Enzo Maresca’s side were hoping to add the 20-year-old to their ranks in the mini transfer window before the tournament but were unable to agree a fee with Dortmund, according to Florian Plettenberg.
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The German side promptly rejected Chelsea’s £55 million offer and are holding out for a fee of around £10 million more.
Gittens is understood to be keen on making the move to West London and has agreed terms over a seven-year deal with the Premier League side.
Chelsea will likely reignite their interest once the traditional transfer window starts as they aim to boost their options on the left wing.