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Jamie Gittens in motion for Dortmund (Photograph by Leon Kuegeler, Ryan Pierse/Getty Photos)
Chelsea have reportedly made a proper enquiry concerning the switch of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, who has additionally been scouted by Liverpool.
The proficient 20-year-old is an thrilling prospect and it is smart that huge golf equipment are occupied with him, with Chelsea maybe displaying the strongest curiosity to this point, based on Fabrizio Romano.
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See under because the journalist has posted on X about Gittens’ future, mentioning Chelsea’s enquiry concerning the England Underneath-21 worldwide, whereas Liverpool are additionally named as one in every of his admirers…
??? Chelsea made formal enquiry for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens final week, whereas Liverpool additionally despatched their scouts a number of instances to observe his progress this season.
Borussia Dortmund anticipate JBG to remain in January; in the meantime, high English golf equipment have began to make their strikes. pic.twitter.com/f7TFtqA3CL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2025
Gittens has a complete of 14 aim and help contributions to this point this season, and it’s clear he could possibly be an necessary improve on a few of Chelsea’s present choices in that place.
Time for Jamie Gittens to exchange Chelsea’s inconsistent attackers?
Chelsea invested loads in some huge names in the summertime, bringing in Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho and Joao Felix.
Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund (Photograph by Stuart Franklin/Getty Photos)
Enzo Maresca may nicely really feel, nevertheless, that his summer time signings haven’t been that constant to this point, with Sancho in all probability essentially the most spectacular general.
Nonetheless, there’s certainly room for enchancment, with Chelsea typically overly reliant on Cole Palmer to offer them that spark in assault.
Elsewhere, the likes of Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk haven’t been notably spectacular for the west London giants, and Raheem Sterling, presently out on mortgage at Arsenal, certainly has no future at Stamford Bridge.
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Gittens appears perfect to assist take Chelsea up a degree, although some followers may additionally suppose it’s value sticking with the likes of Palmer, Sancho and Neto for a bit longer, and as an alternative investing in a centre-forward.
Nicolas Jackson has had some good moments for CFC, however he’s arguably the weak hyperlink of their assault in the mean time, so it’s not clear Gittens would essentially have that noticeable an influence.
Liverpool even have loads of attacking choices, so it stays to be seen if Gittens is smart as a precedence when he’d be up towards the likes of Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo for a spot within the crew.
Mohamed Salah is nearing the tip of his contract, although, so Gittens could possibly be an excellent long-term substitute for the Egypt worldwide if he leaves.
