{"id":1831,"date":"2025-06-24T17:32:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefootballforum.net\/blogs\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2025-07-03T17:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T16:33:14","slug":"chelseas-interest-in-jamie-gittens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefootballforum.net\/blogs\/chelseas-interest-in-jamie-gittens\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea&#8217;s interest in Jamie Gittens: Do they actually need the winger?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chelsea have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens during this transfer window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blues, under Todd Boehly\u2019s ownership group, have spent over \u00a31 billion since 2022 on player recruitment, and they do not seem to be stopping soon. Even with the array of wingers at the club, they are keen on bringing Gittens in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This piece aims to look at the pros and cons of the reported interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Maresca is interested in another winger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the decision of the club not to make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseafc.com\/en\/news\/article\/club-statement-jadon-sancho#:~:text=Chelsea%20Football%20Club%20can%20confirm,41%20appearances%20for%20the%20club.\"><b>Jadon Sancho\u2019s<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loan move permanent, the Blues are now considering bringing a new winger in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maresca said: &#8220;Jadon is not with us so for sure that is a position we need to do something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We have Noni, Pedro and Ty only as the proper wingers so something for sure is going to happen. When the transfer window is open, for sure, we can do something.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also worth noting that manager Enzo Maresca has made no secret about bringing a new winger in, as he hopes to add competition for Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, and Tyrique George. Not to forget Estevao Willian who will be joining the club after the Club World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from Sancho\u2019s departure, Mykhailo Mudryk was provisionally suspended by the FA in December after violating the anti-doping rules, but now faces a potential four-year ban. That means he will not be available for selection anymore until his ban is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two situations have forced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefootballforum.net\/blogs\/chelsea-vs-bournemouth-preview-team-news-tickets-and-prediction\/\">Chelsea boss Maresca<\/a> to look into the market for replacements. It is well documented that Maresca, who is also an admirer of Aston Villa&#8217;s Morgan Rogers, has named Borussia Dortmund\u2019s Jamie Gittens as his number one choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why is Chelsea interested in Jamie Gittens?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chelsea have been heavily linked with England Under-21 star Jamie Gittens this summer transfer window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chelsea, having been turned down some weeks back, are preparing a new offer to Borussia Dortmund for Jamie Gittens. Although there has been a verbal agreement between the Blues and the 20-year-old, a fee has not been agreed upon with the Bundesliga giants who are holding out for closer to the \u00a350million-mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having fallen out of favour with manager Niko Kova\u010d, the Borussia Dortmund star, who is featuring for the German club at the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, could be on his way to the Premier League if the Blues have their way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;He can become the next [Jadon] Sancho, Erling Haaland or [Jude] Bellingham,&#8221; former Dortmund striker Karl-Heinz Riedle said in November.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the statement above, the club see him as an asset that could fetch them some big money, and would make it difficult for the Blues to get a deal done quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;He has no fear. For me, he is one of the best one-on-one players I have ever seen, to be honest. He will be a really good player,&#8221; said Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the qualities mentioned above, it is easy to see why Chelsea are keen on bringing him to Stamford Bridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Gittens has been a long-term target for Chelsea. They were looking at him in January, but that wasn&#8217;t seen as viable,&#8221; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/articles\/cd0lxlklmvvo\"><b>BBC Sport football news<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reporter Nizaar Kinsella said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;They are looking to get more than one option in every position, the squad will need to be stronger because of the Champions League pressures,&#8221; Kinsella added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The squad will be quite well balanced now. The question is would Gittens and [Liam] Delap hit the round running? They are still young players, so there are question marks.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Gittens is a young English player with that Man City link again, so he can play that style of football,&#8221; Kinsella said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;He also has a relationship with some of the recruiters; there are a lot of ex-Man City staff who know him and have had success with signing former City players.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Kinsella, Gittens also matches what co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart are looking for \u2014 a young, versatile winger who can grow over time, is tied to a long-term deal, and could be sold for a good profit in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gittens has previously been on the books of the Blues briefly before turning them down to continue his development at Reading. He moved to Manchester City\u2019s youth team instead, where he spent two seasons before a move to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefootballforum.net\/blogs\/klopp-legacy-next-for-liverpool-football\/\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a> in 2020. However, he did not make his senior debut for the club until 2022. The 2024\/25 season was his breakout year, as he scored eight goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Liam Delap and Cole Palmer, Gittens also has strong Manchester City links and could be the latest to move to London.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Gittens a must buy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the conclusion of the 2024\/25 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefootballforum.net\/blogs\/wagering-on-premier-league-next-season\/\">Premier League season<\/a>, Chelsea released the names of players who would be leaving Stamford Bridge by the end of June. Most released players were from the academy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the likes of Raheem Sterling, Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix, and Christopher Nkunku were not mentioned, they are expected to leave the Blues this summer. The consequence of that is the Blues will need some replacements. Meanwhile, Brazilian Estevao Willian will be joining after the Club World Cup, but there is an obsession with bringing Gittens in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gittens is talented, but seems to be overpriced by Borussia Dortmund. Another key factor is Gittens\u2019 experience; he hasn\u2019t played a lot of first-team football at the top level. The 2024\/25 season was just his breakout year, and that could be a huge gamble if they cough out a huge amount of money for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, if Chelsea are looking for someone to make an instant impact, he might not be the answer just yet. But if they are thinking long-term, then Gittens could be a smart signing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, any arrival in London is expected to raise more interest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatsnet.com\/index.php?dispatch=team.view&amp;team_id=2\"><b>Chelsea tickets<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the forthcoming season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, Chelsea need another winger, but with their interest in Gittens, it fits their youth-focused strategy. The player is keen on the move, and Chelsea are also serious about bringing him in. It seems only a fee agreement with the club is stalling the deal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With spots on the wings to be filled, Gittens or any winger looks like the right move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chelsea have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens during this transfer window. The Blues, under Todd Boehly\u2019s ownership group, have spent over \u00a31 billion since 2022 on player recruitment, and they do not seem to be stopping soon. 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