Borussia Dortmund reject offer to sign Chelsea star this summer | Soccer

Chilwell, 27, has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and has been encouraged by Enzo Maresca and club officials to explore opportunities away from Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

This led to Chilwill being named as a member of the Blues’ so-called ‘bomb squad’ in the media, along with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei.

And although Chilwell played a part in Chelsea’s recent Carabao Cup victory over Barrow, it is understood the defender is keen to leave the west London giants to secure regular game time again.

According to Sky Deutschland, Dortmund officials discussed a proposed bid for Chilwell after Chelsea made contact in the summer, only to decide against the move ahead of the transfer deadline.

Ramy Bensebaini appears to have secured his place as Dortmund’s starting left-back in the early stages of the season, but viable alternatives are scarce at Signal Iduna Park.

Julian Ryerson is an option for Dortmund, although he has much more experience playing at right-back. Nuri Sahin also has academy star Almugera Kabar at his disposal, but the teenager is yet to make his debut for BVB.

The report states that a split between Chilwell and Chelsea remains the “logical consequence” ahead of the January transfer window.

Dortmund have not ruled out the possibility of using the transfer market to strengthen at left-back this winter. It remains to be seen whether the club’s hierarchy will change their stance on Chilwell.

The England international still has three years remaining on his current contract with the Blues.

Premier League trio Fulham, Crystal Palace and Ipswich have also been linked with the out-of-favour Champions League winners in recent weeks.

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