Liverpool have despatched scouts to observe a highly-rated Bundesliga winger in motion, in line with a trusted supply.
Earlier this month, Fabrizio Romano reported of the Reds’ curiosity in Borussia Dortmund ahead Jamie Gittens, who’s additionally being watched by Chelsea, and the Premier League duo look like more and more eager on making an attempt to lure the England under-21 star again to his homeland.
The Italian switch reporter took to X on Monday morning with an replace on the 20-year-old, about whom the Blues are believed to have enquired, though BVB are unlikely to half with the teen this month.
Romano posted: “Chelsea made formal enquiry for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens final week, whereas Liverpool additionally despatched their scouts a number of instances to comply with his progress this season. Borussia Dortmund count on JBG to remain in January; in the meantime, prime English golf equipment have began to make their strikes.”
🚨⭐️ Chelsea made formal enquiry for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens final week, whereas Liverpool additionally despatched their scouts a number of instances to comply with his progress this season.
Borussia Dortmund count on JBG to remain in January; in the meantime, prime English golf equipment have began to make their strikes. pic.twitter.com/f7TFtqA3CL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2025
What qualities might Gittens convey to Liverpool if the Reds signal him?
Dortmund could also be enduring a dismal season domestically, with a 3rd successive defeat on the weekend leaving them languishing in tenth place within the Bundesliga, however Gittens has been a uncommon shining gentle in robust instances for Die Schwarzgelben, with 11 targets in 26 appearances thus far this time period.
German tabloid Bild described him as a ‘goldjunge’ (golden boy) after a starring efficiency towards Bayern Munich on the finish of November (The Athletic), whereas his supervisor – ex-Liverpool midfielder Nuri Sahin – hailed him as ‘unbelievable’ in one-on-one conditions and ‘an excellent finisher’ (Bundesliga.com).
A participant profile in The Athletic highlighted attributes which mark out the 20-year-old as a massively thrilling expertise, noting ‘his beguiling ability, his two-footed ending and his blazing velocity’.
Whereas Gittens’ qualities as a footballer are evident, he’d face stern competitors for game-time on the left wing at Anfield. Arne Slot has most well-liked Cody Gakpo in that place and not too long ago deployed Luis Diaz at centre-forward, though some below-par shows of late from the Colombian may see that experiment discontinued.
It could possibly be argued that there are different components of the Reds’ squad which want extra pressing consideration within the switch market, though the Dortmund winger actually looks like a participant who’s been worthy of a number of scouting missions.
If he doesn’t depart the Bundesliga giants within the subsequent fortnight, count on his identify to crop up incessantly within the hearsay mill all through 2025!
