The England international was deemed surplus to requirements by manager Enzo Maresca last summer, but he could not find another suitable club.

As a result, Chilwell was integrated back into team training, but the left-back has made just one appearance in the Carabao Cup until now.

He was left out of the Conference League squad by the manager and this is a clear indication that he has no future at the club going forward.

It is now reported that Dortmund are lining up a loan move for Chilwell. They could also include an option to purchase at the end of the season.

The German giants loaned Ian Maatsen from the Blues last winter with an option to buy, but they did not trigger the reported clause in the end.

Dortmund still have a good relationship with the west London giants and this could pave the way for Chilwell's move to Signal Iduna Park.

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