So, here's the scoop! Fabrice Hawkins from RMC Sport was the first to break the news that Chelsea has worked out a seven-year contract with Jamie Gittens. This young English talent is really eager to make the switch. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have put in a bid of €35 million (or about £29.5 million) for the winger, but it looks like the two clubs haven't quite reached an agreement yet.
The Athletic has chimed in, saying Chelsea is setting their sights on the 20-year-old after deciding not to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United on a permanent basis. Gittens, who plays for the England Under-21 team, has made 106 appearances for his current Bundesliga club and netted 12 goals last season. Pretty impressive, right?
He’s versatile, able to play on either wing or in the middle, although he usually sticks to the flanks. Oh, and he has a contract with Dortmund that runs until 2028, so they’re not exactly in a hurry to let him go this transfer window.
Now, shifting gears to Pep Guardiola, he’s keeping his fingers crossed that Rayan Cherki, the talented midfielder from Lyon, can finalize his move to the North West soon — the two clubs have apparently reached a £34 million deal for the 21-year-old.
On another note, Chelsea's bid for goalkeeper Mike Maignan is off the table, but they've turned their attention back to Gittens with a fresh offer. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal is eager to snag Benjamin Sesko, who’s also on Arsenal's radar, before the Club World Cup kicks off. And let’s not forget Jobe Bellingham, who has just made the jump from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund for a cool £32 million.
Now, switching to Manchester United, there’s a report that one of their executives flew to Naples earlier this week to chat about a possible swap deal involving Rasmus Hojlund, as noted by Emillia Hawkins. The Red Devils had a rough 2024-25 season and are looking to shake things up by letting go of some players.
Rumor has it Hojlund might be one of those on the chopping block — he’s only managed to score 10 goals in 52 appearances this season. That’s gotta be frustrating for head coach Ruben Amorim, who might just give the green light for Hojlund’s exit.
Il Napolista, an Italian outlet, suggests that Hojlund could be included in a swap deal for Victor Osimhen. Sounds intriguing, right? United’s transfer chief, Matt Hargreaves, reportedly made the trip to Naples to discuss this potential move, and the Serie A champions seem pretty interested in bringing Hojlund on board.
Lastly, Liverpool has jumped into the mix for Hugo Ekitike. The Frankfurt striker has been linked to Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United too. He’s valued at £84 million by his German club, but it looks like Liverpool is currently ahead in the race after starting talks for his signature. Exciting times in the transfer market!
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