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Arsenal are among the four clubs really interested in Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jamie Gittens to help upgrade their forward line following their Champions League heartbreak.
Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens has emerged as one of the hottest young properties in Europe — and while the 20-year-old is unlikely to stay in Germany beyond the summer, his next move may depend heavily on how Dortmund finish the season.
Should they make it into the Champions League — they’re currently fifth, a point off fourth, and the top four finishers in Germany’s Bundesliga go into the recently-revamped 36-team league phase of UEFA’s top-tier club tournament — then Gittens will be available for a fee of €60million (£50.9m/$67.6m).
That figure will be reduced if Dortmund participate in the Europa League (by finishing fifth), third-tier Conference League (sixth) or miss out on Europe completely.
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In that worst-case scenario, Gittens’ release clause would be well below €50million, which would not be ideal for Dortmund.
While a summer rebuild is planned and several players are expected to leave, Gittens is currently their most valuable asset.
Here are the four major clubs closely monitoring his situation as originally reported on The Athletic:
Arsenal
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The Gunners admire Gittens' potential, but reports suggesting advanced talks with Dortmund are wide of the mark.
If Mikel Arteta's side were to push forward with their interest, it might require parting ways with one of their current wide forwards — likely Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard — to create space. For now, Gittens remains firmly on Arsenal’s radar but no formal steps have been taken.
Barcelona
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Barcelona sporting director Deco is a big fan of Gittens, and the Catalans have been keeping tabs on the English forward’s situation.
However, despite the admiration, financial constraints caused by Camp Nou’s renovations and ongoing player contract renewals mean Gittens is not currently a top priority.
Still, the club has not ruled out making a move should their finances allow.
Chelsea
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Having once been part of Chelsea's academy, Gittens remains a long-term target for the Blues. Their interest is genuine but cautious.
Chelsea’s recruitment model has widened recently, and the pursuit of Gittens could depend on their own Champions League qualification.
While Dortmund would like to retain Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka, there is currently no indication that a swap deal involving both players is on the table — each case is being treated separately.
Bayern Munich
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The Bundesliga champions have had Gittens on their radar since late 2024. While their focus has recently shifted to reducing the wage bill, uncertainty surrounding Leroy Sané’s future — especially since he recently switched agents — could re-open the door for a move.
If Sané exits as a free agent, Bayern may look to Gittens to fill that void. Their final decision could depend on how the summer transfer dominoes fall in Munich.
While Tottenham expressed interest earlier in the year, they have since cooled their pursuit, leaving these four clubs as the leading contenders.
Gittens' release clause — currently at €60 million if Dortmund qualify for the Champions League — could drop significantly depending on their European fate.
The young forward is also keen to impress at the upcoming Club World Cup, but beyond that, all signs point toward a high-profile move, possibly to the Premier League or La Liga.
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