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Chelsea have completed the signing of Jamie Gittens, with the Borussia Dortmund winger joining on a contract until 2032 in a deal expected to be around £55m.
The England Under-21 international has made more than 100 appearances for the Bundesliga club and has featured in the Champions League.
“It feels great,” Gittens told the club’s website. “It’s a great feeling to join such a big club as Chelsea. I can’t wait to learn from everyone in the team and to push myself to the max here. It’s an amazing feeling.”
Chelsea identified Gittens, who also had interest from Bayern Munich, as a key target in January and have been negotiating with Dortmund over the 20-year-old this summer.
Gittens moved to Germany from Manchester City in 2020 and made his debut late in the 2021-22 season, making 20 appearances and scoring three goals. The following season he registered 10 goal contributions in 34 games across all competitions.
Last season he had 17 goal contributions before featuring for Dortmund in the Club World Cup in the United States.
Nottingham Forest have signed the Brazil striker Igor Jesus on a four-year deal from Botafogo. The 24-year-old has recently returned from the Club World Cup, where he scored twice, including the winner against Paris Saint-Germain.
The arrival of Jesus boosts Forest’s frontline options, though Nuno Espírito Santo is poised to lose Anthony Elanga, who is expected to join longtime admirers Newcastle in a deal worth about £55m. Forest are looking to PSV’s Johan Bakayoko as a replacement.
Jesus, whose nickname is “Little Frog”, said: “I’m really happy to be part of this new story, especially at a club like Nottingham Forest. I didn’t have to think twice about the offer. I am delighted to be coming here and hope to do some great work.”
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Jesus was selected for Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers in October and November, scoring against Chile on debut. The versatile Forest full-back Neco Williams has signed a new deal until 2029, while Ola Aina is also expected to commit his future to the club.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have signed the Paraguay youth international Diego León. The 18-year full-back becomes United’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. León joins from Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño, where he played 33 games and scored four goals.
United said on their website: “León reached the age of 18 in April and as an emerging talent will be supported by our first team and the academy while he settles into life in Manchester. Welcome to United, Diego.”
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