The reason for Jamie Gittens' failed transfer to Chelsea has been revealed by Borussia Dortmund's sporting director.

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• Gittens looked set for Chelsea move
• Several bids rejected by BVB
• Director claims value not met

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Gittens looked on the verge of sealing a transfer to the Blues, but a move never materialised ahead of the transfer deadline on Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has now lifted the lid on why the young winger remained in Germany.

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  WHAT KEHL SAID

  Speaking on the failed deal, Kehl said: "In the end, we didn’t come to an agreement on Jamie because we have different ideas about the player’s current value.

  "But the talks were very, very respectful. We have been in very good dialogue with Chelsea for many years.

  "And yet we have a different point of view and are happy that Jamie will now be part of our team at the Club World Cup and are delighted that he is staying.

  "I’m not responsible for the late offer. But of course I still have to deal with it and that’s what we’ve done.

  "Let’s see how things develop in the future."

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Chelsea had several bids knocked back for the 20-year-old, which reportedly led to the Englishman speeding away from the BVB training ground in fury. He has since been named in the Club World Cup squad, which starts this week.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GITTENS?

  Chelsea will likely approach Dortmund for Gittens again when the window re-opens, with the player hopeful that his current club will lower their £55million asking price.

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