Manchester United’s dismal Premier League season continued on Sunday afternoon when they lost 3-1 at home to Brighton, dropping them to 13th place in the standings. They are in desperate need of new players, and Jamie Gittens, a winger for Borussia Dortmund, has been linked to them in an attempt to turn their fortunes around.
Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot after the Seagulls had taken the lead after only six minutes, but more defensive errors cost them their sixth home loss at Old Trafford in as many Premier League games. Given that Gittens has only scored 17 goals at home throughout that time, it is evident that attacking players are needed, and a move has been suggested.
United is keeping an eye on the situation, but according to Patrick Berger’s report, Bayern Munich is interested in Gittens and is thinking about making a summer transfer. Their desire is reportedly genuine, and since wingers are probably needed at Old Trafford with Marcus Rashford’s uncertain future and Antony’s impending transfer to Real Betis, it looks like they have fresh targets.
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A number of teams are seriously interested in signing Jamie Gittens, including the Red Devils, according to Sky Germany. Bayern Munich and Chelsea are reportedly considering a bid for the Borussia Dortmund star as well. With 26 appearances in all competitions this season, Gittens has scored 11 goals and made five assists for Dortmund.
That 20-year-old is very likely to quit Dortmund if they don’t make it to the Champions League, according to reports. They are currently seven points below the top four in the Bundesliga, in tenth place. With his 62 Bundesliga appearances and 15 Champions League appearances at such a young age, Gittens has lots of room to improve and become a star in England’s under-21 team. It might be a significant coup for the Red Devils, whose miserable season took a turn for the worse against Brighton.