Jamie Gittens in action for Dortmund (Photo by Leon Kuegeler, Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Chelsea have reportedly made a formal enquiry about the transfer of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, who has also been scouted by Liverpool.
The talented 20-year-old is an exciting prospect and it makes sense that big clubs are interested in him, with Chelsea perhaps showing the strongest interest so far, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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See below as the journalist has posted on X about Gittens’ future, mentioning Chelsea’s enquiry about the England Under-21 international, while Liverpool are also named as one of his admirers…
??? Chelsea made formal enquiry for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens last week, while Liverpool also sent their scouts several times to follow his progress this season.
Borussia Dortmund expect JBG to stay in January; meanwhile, top English clubs have started to make their moves. pic.twitter.com/f7TFtqA3CL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2025
Gittens has a total of 14 goal and assist contributions so far this season, and it’s clear he could be an important upgrade on some of Chelsea’s current options in that position.
Time for Jamie Gittens to replace Chelsea’s inconsistent attackers?
Chelsea invested a lot in some big names in the summer, bringing in Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho and Joao Felix.
Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Enzo Maresca might well feel, however, that his summer signings haven’t been that consistent so far, with Sancho probably the most impressive overall.
Still, there is surely room for improvement, with Chelsea often overly reliant on Cole Palmer to give them that spark in attack.
Elsewhere, the likes of Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk haven’t been particularly impressive for the west London giants, and Raheem Sterling, currently out…
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