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Manchester United might be on crimson alert this summer season as Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens appears set to go away the Bundesliga membership following a irritating spell beneath supervisor Niko Kovac.
The 20-year-old loved a robust begin to the 2024/25 season, racking up seven objectives and 4 assists earlier than the winter break.
However in current weeks, his type has dipped, and he has misplaced his place within the beginning eleven — a state of affairs that has reportedly led to the participant asking for a transfer away.
Gittens, who joined Dortmund from Manchester Metropolis in 2020, has made 100 senior appearances for the German facet, contributing 17 objectives and 12 assists.
His early promise noticed him tipped as one of many subsequent breakout stars in Europe, and his title has steadily appeared on Premier League scouting radars.
Sky Sports activities state that Gittens has already communicated his need to go away to the Dortmund hierarchy. The membership, at the moment eighth within the Bundesliga and liable to lacking out on European qualification, are stated to be open to promoting the teen if the precise supply is available in.
That growth might open the door for United, who’ve beforehand been linked to the 20 yr previous.
Whereas Dortmund had beforehand valued Gittens within the area of €100 million, they’re now believed to be prepared to simply accept a considerably decrease payment, particularly in the event that they fail to qualify for Europe and have to recoup misplaced income.
The Englishman has admirers throughout the Premier League, with golf equipment monitoring the state of affairs carefully.
Bayern Munich have additionally proven curiosity within the winger as they appear to bolster their vast choices, however a return to England might attraction extra to the participant.
Whether or not United resolve to behave will rely on how their summer season recruitment plans unfold, notably in mild of economic constraints and the membership’s ongoing rebuild beneath INEOS.
Regardless of his need to maneuver, Gittens is beneath contract at Dortmund till 2028, and the German membership are in no rush to dump him if an acceptable supply doesn’t materialise.
Characteristic picture Stuart Franklin by way of Getty Photographs
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