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Chelsea close in on Christian Pulisic as his contract talks stall

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Borussia Dortmund are reportedly acclimatizing themselves to the idea of cashing in on the United States youngster after his contract negotiations have hit a brick wall, as per Daily Mail.

The Blues have been linked with Pulisic for a very long time and have reportedly outpaced everyone in their attempts to get his signature. Pulisic has seen his importance fade as Jadon Sancho has been preferred over him as of late.

Dortmund have priced the youngster at £70 million but that might reduce as Pulisic holds out on signing a new contract at the German club.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are also reportedly interested in the player but Daily Mail's report suggests that Chelsea are now favourites to sign him.

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