Chelsea had a £42 million offer rejected for the 20-year-old in the mini transfer window ahead of the Club World Cup despite agreeing on a seven-year deal with the player.
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The Premier League giants retain an interest in the winger, however, and the Athletic have since reported that a move could be completed ‘imminently.’
Ricken has since spoken about the deal, telling Sky: “Of course, there was an offer, but it came at such short notice, meaning we as a club wouldn't have had time to react.
“In the end, a transfer like this has to be a good fit for all parties – for the player, for the receiving club, and also for us. We're not known for letting our players go for less than they're worth, and that applies to Jamie too.”