In a January 19th news report, Sky Sports Germany's senior soccer reporter Plettenberg disclosed a piece of heavy news: in addition to Bayern Munich in Germany, England's top clubs Manchester United and Chelsea have also extended an olive branch to Dortmund's young striker Gittens. This sudden development has certainly added to the endless expectations and speculations for the next summer transfer window.
Plettenberg further elaborated that the 20-year-old soccer wizard has already caught the eye of many top giants. While the big boys are still waiting to see what happens, Bayern, Manchester United and Chelsea have already revealed their clear intentions to pursue Gittens' team, leaving the future of Gittens in limbo.
According to Picture Post's editor-in-chief Falk, Bayern have opened talks with Gittens' team in a bid to bring in the starlet. But Dortmund's asking price for Gittens is as high as 100 million euros or more, which undoubtedly poses a huge challenge to Bayern's transfer program.
It is worth mentioning that Gittens' competitive performance in Dortmund has been remarkable, and with his amazing speed and precise shooting skills, he has become the key scorer of the team. If Dortmund are unlucky enough to miss out on the Champions League, the youngster may choose to leave to pursue a higher challenge and a wider stage.
For Manchester United and Chelsea, the arrival of Gittens will undoubtedly boost their attacking power up front. As for Bayern, they will have to work harder to get the young talent to join their team in the face of strong competition from their Premier League rivals.
