Chelsea have agreed to sign a top player for a problem position, which might be bad news for Manchester United.
Chelsea has been connected with numerous players this summer, having signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town ahead of the Club World Cup.
Alejandro Garnacho’s name has been batted about, and his future appears to be away from Old Trafford.
Enzo Maresca is looking for wingers, since the club decided not to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis following his loan stay last season, while Mykhailo Mudryk is anticipated to serve a term after being charged by the Football Association.
According to Fabrizio Romano and Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are about to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.
According to Romano, Chelsea and Dortmund have agreed on a deal for Gittens, who will undergo a medical on Saturday before signing a seven-year contract.
Meanwhile, Jacobs says that Chelsea will pay approximately £55 million for Gittens, including add-ons.
The 20-year-old shot to popularity last season due to his performances for Dortmund. He made 49 appearances in all competitions and scored 12 goals.
Chelsea agreeing to a deal with Dortmund for the English starlet is terrible news for Manchester United, who are looking to unload Garnacho this summer.
The relocation of Gittens may cause them to cease their pursuit of Garnacho.
The 20-year-old Argentine, who joined Manchester United’s development academy after leaving Atletico Madrid, has 144 senior appearances for the club.
Last season, he had 11 goals in 55 games.
His days at Manchester United appear to be limited, after Ruben Amorim gave a harsh message to him in front of the team.
Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Garnacho, who is also being pursued by last season’s Serie A champions Napoli.
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