Bayern is looking to strengthen its squad by signing players from top rivals. The Bavarians have been poaching competitors for years as a show of power, and that trend seems set to continue. Now, they’ve set their sights on Jamie Gittens. In fact, they’ve already stepped up the pressure on the young winger, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly having a 64 million euros offer on the table, according to German media. It’s unlikely that Dortmund will receive a better offer this July—unless a club from Saudi Arabia gets involved.🚨 Bayern Munich have entered the race for Jamie Gittens, 20. They are willing to offer Borussia Dortmund £55m for the winger. (Source: Kicker) pic.twitter.com/dX57hKBALO— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 23, 2025 Chelsea had previously shown interest and even submitted a 50 million bid to Westfalen, but Dortmund valued Gittens higher. Bayern’s main advantage lies in the player’s reported desire to change clubs, and very few players in Germany can resist when the call comes from the Allianz Arena. One of the rare exceptions is Florian Wirtz, whom Liverpool managed to snatch from Bayern’s grasp and convince to move to Anfield. If the transfer happens, Gittens would become one of the most expensive signings in Bayern’s history—only Matthijs de Ligt, Lucas Hernandez, and Harry Kane cost more. When Bayern is willing to spend this much, it’s clear they’re serious.Chelsea loves Manchester City’s products – and another one is on the doorstepOf course, Borussia Dortmund has a say in the matter. Gittens is under contract with the club until 2028 and currently earns three million per year. If they do decide to sell, Dortmund will want to extract as much as possible for one of the most talented young wingers in the world—someone whose contributions on the pitch have been largely underrated. Last season, he played 32 matches, scored 8 goals, and recorded 4 assists. If the transfer goes through, Manchester City would also benefit, since Gittens came through their youth ranks before Dortmund bought him for just four million four years ago. City is entitled to 20% of his next transfer fee.The first casualty of the new Dortmund bossWhat has held Gittens back from becoming an even better player are injuries. Since arriving, he’s struggled with physical setbacks, and without them, he’d almost certainly be playing for a bigger club already. His knees and shoulders have been the biggest issues, causing him to miss 45 games. These injuries have led to inconsistency in his performances, regardless of who the coach was. If he manages to overcome these problems, he could become the next Franck Ribery. But if the issues persist, his story may turn into yet another case of wasted talent.FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025Matchday 3Monday22:00: (1.65) Atletico Madrid (3.70) Botafogo (5.60)22:00: (17.0) Seattle (9.00) PSG (1.13)Tuesday04:00: (5.00) Inter Miami (2.50) Palmeiras (2.25)04:00: (1.70) Porto (3.70) Al Ahly Cairo (5.10)22:00: (50.0) Auckland (25.0) Boca Juniors (1.01)22:00: (4.65) Benfica (3.20) Bayern (1.95)Wednesday04:00: (12.0) Esperance (5.40) Chelsea (1.28)04:00: (4.90) Los Angeles (3.60) Flamengo (1.75)22:00: (1.22) Dortmund (6.50) Ulsan (12.0)22:00: (4.10) Mamelodi (3.50) Fluminense (1.90)Thursday04:00: (1.90) Inter Milan (3.45) River Plate (3.80)04:00: (5.30) Urawa RD (3.60) Monterrey (1.70)22:00: (4.40) Juventus (3.50) Man.City (1.85)22:00: (2.55) Wydad Casablanca (3.35) Al Ain (2.75)Friday04:00: (1.48) Al Hilal (4.40) Pachuca (6.75)04:00: (9.00) Salzburg (5.90) Real Madrid (1.30)***odds are subject to change***
