German newspaper Bild reports that Borussia Dortmund have given the green light for American international Christian Pulisic to join Chelsea - if the price is right.
Earlier in the week we reported that Dortmund wanted to bring Chelsea's teenage winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to the Bundesliga and were willing to offering Pulisic as part of any potential deal.
But now the feeling is that Dortmund are willing to let the American international leave for an estimated €50million as he slips down the pecking order at the German leaders.
Pulisic is a player not short of potential suitors and Liverpool were linked with him during the summer - Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the player from his days as Borussia Dortmund boss. A move like this 12 months ago would have been out of the question but Pulisic has made it known he'd be open to a potential move to guarantee regular first team football as England's Jadon Sancho continues to earn rave reviews.
Bild says the move could go ahead when the January transfer window opens but the player probably wouldn't move until the summer. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is keen to bring in more midfield talent with many believing Eden Hazard's days at Stamford Bridge are now numbered with a move to Real Madrid looking increasingly likely. while Chelsea have built their midfield around Jorginho, it's acknowledged they need someone like Pulisic to offer something different.
In the past it has been reported that Chelsea are keen to bring in an American international to increase their market value in the States.
