The transfer market never stops moving in England, and this time, two Premier League giants have set their sights on an attacking gem shining in Germany. Borussia Dortmund’s English attacker Jamie Gittens has attracted the attention of several top clubs. Arsenal and Chelsea are at the front of the queue.
Both teams are looking to strengthen their attacking options, but they are also looking to invest in promising young players. Gittens, who has already made a good number of appearances for the German first team, represents exactly that profile: a precocious talent with a hunger for playing time and room for improvement.
Arsenal Are Ahead In The Race To Sign Jamie Gittens
According to information from CaughtOffside, Arsenal are ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Jamie Gittens. The 20-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at Manchester City before leaving for Dortmund in 2020, has 12 goals and five assists in 48 appearances this season.
He prefers to play on the left, although he can also play in other attacking positions. Gittens’ contract with the German club ends in 2028, and the price they are looking at is around €55 million. Despite interest from other European clubs, Gittens has his sights set on a return to England, and that favours the Gunners.
Arsenal’s interest in Gittens fits the profile that Mikel Arteta is looking for. The team has relied too much on Bukayo Saka on the right and Gabriel Martinelli on the left. In that context, Gittens could offer a real alternative and, in time, fight for a starting berth. It’s not just about squad depth; it’s about internal competition, something that helps raise the collective level.
The young winger has a burst of pace, an eye for goal and a reading of the game that has been maturing in the Bundesliga. The most interesting thing is that he is not limited to one flank, which expands his tactical possibilities in the Spanish coach’s scheme.
Good Signing For The Gunners?
From another angle, Gittens’ arrival would also mark a statement of intent from Arsenal. The club not only want to compete now, but to secure pieces that will sustain its project for several years to come. While the price may seem high, considering the player’s potential and the inflated value of the market, the 55 million is justified.
Moreover, his desire to return to England could tip the balance in favour of the Londoners, even if other clubs insist. Although Chelsea know him from his formative years, Arsenal’s sporting project, now more stable and attractive, seems to offer him a clearer environment for his development. In this sense, the operation, although complicated by the long contract, seems viable if the club acts quickly.
Arsenal do not simply need to add names, they need to add profiles with immediate impact and future projection. Gittens meets both requirements. His signing, beyond the performance he can offer on the pitch, would send a clear message: the club is not content to compete, it wants to win.
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