Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly offered Chelsea €80 million to sign 20-year-old English whizkid Jamie Gittens from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Jamie Gittens is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the summer transfer window, with the Borussia Dortmund whizkid emerging as a target. They have offered €80 million to secure his services, but the Bundesliga giants want around €100 million to part ways with him.
The rapid rise of Jamie Gittens at Borussia Dortmund
Jamie Gittens has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Bundesliga since joining Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City in September 2020. The Englishman spent some time in the youth division at the German club before breaking into the first-team squad as a budding teenager.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed his breakthrough at Borussia Dortmund this season, having been a rare bright spot in a troubled campaign for the Black and Yellows. Gittens has contributed to 15 goals in 35 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net 11 times and providing four assists.
Meanwhile, the English youth international has piqued the attention of high-profile clubs across Europe with his exploits for Borussia Dortmund. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, have been keen on signing the youngster, with Chelsea among the prospective suitors eager to land him from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window.
London calling?
Chelsea’s interest in Jamie Gittens is understandable. Enzo Maresca has a stacked offensive unit in his squad, while Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez will bolster the West London club’s attack in the summer transfer window. However, Mykhailo Mudryk’s long-term future is uncertain amid his suspension for failing a doping test.
In addition, Jadon Sancho, Noni Madueke, and Pedro Neto have blown hot and cold this season. So, Chelsea should invest in a promising attacker, with Gittens emerging as a viable target. The Blues have already submitted a bid worth €80 million to sign the 20-year-old Englishman from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window.
However, the Bundesliga giants want around €100 million to part ways with the English whizkid. So, it will be interesting to see if Chelsea’s proposal worth €80 million does the trick or if they offer a higher sum to secure his services in the coming months.
