Arsenal are in serious negotiations to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, with the player confirming his desire to leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season.
According to top-tier Dortmund source Ruhr Nachrichten BVB, Gittens has already announced his decision in the Dortmund dressing room—and Arsenal are currently ahead of Chelsea in the race for his signature.
The 20-year-old winger is pushing for a move to North London, with reports indicating that he believes there are far greater developmental opportunities at Arsenal than at any other potential destination. With Mikel Arteta’s proven track record of developing young talents, and a clear path into first-team opportunities, Arsenal’s project has strong appeal to Gittens.
Dortmund are expected to demand between €50million and €60million (£42.5m–£51m) for the England youth international.
Arsenal are in the market for a new wide forward this summer, with Nico Williams a player consistently linked. Williams is said to have large wage demands, so Gittens may become a more attractive option for the Gunners.
As the Gunners continue to shape their summer plans, Gittens could become one of the first major Arsenal signings 2025, joining a squad already brimming with young, high-ceiling talent.
Chelsea remain interested but trail Arsenal due to the clarity of the Gunners’ project and Gittens’ admiration for Arteta’s tactical system. His explosive pace and one-on-one ability would offer Arsenal a new attacking dimension, especially in wide areas – crucially giving Arsenal more depth to an area that has been lacking for the team in recent seasons.