Breaking News- Club slaps a whooping €100m price tag on 20-year-old Englishman wanted by Tottenham
Liverpool’s strong start to the season under new manager Arne Slot has given the club’s leadership a much-needed boost after what many considered a lackluster summer transfer window. Slot has quickly injected new life into the squad, helping the Merseyside giants soar to the top of the Premier League standings. However, while things are going smoothly on the pitch, the club’s recruitment team remains hard at work behind the scenes, preparing for future transfer activity.
One area where Liverpool is already planning ahead is in the midfield. The club is expected to target a new defensive midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window, with veteran Wataru Endo likely to make a permanent exit and Tyler Morton potentially heading out on loan, with Leeds United showing interest. These potential departures have sparked discussions about how Liverpool will strengthen their midfield, ensuring they remain competitive at the top of the Premier League.
But midfield isn’t the only area of focus for the Liverpool hierarchy. A looming concern is the future of star forward Mohamed Salah. Although the club is calm about the Egyptian winger’s situation, there is growing recognition that Salah could leave on a free transfer next summer, forcing Liverpool to plan for life without him. As a result, the recruitment team has already begun identifying potential replacements. One name that has emerged on their radar is Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, the young Borussia Dortmund winger.
Gittens, a former Manchester City academy player, has developed into one of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga since moving to Dortmund in 2020. His impressive performances this season have caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, with Liverpool reportedly leading the chase. However, the competition is fierce, as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace are all monitoring Gittens closely.
The 19-year-old winger’s value has skyrocketed due to his breakout performances, and while initial estimates suggested that a fee of around €60 million might be enough to secure his services, the price tag has since increased. According to reports from German newspaper Bild (via Fusball Transfers), Dortmund is now expected to demand as much as €100 million for Gittens. With several Premier League clubs showing interest, Dortmund is confident they can command this high fee next summer.
Crucially, Gittens still has four years remaining on his contract, putting Dortmund in a strong negotiating position. The Bundesliga club is under no pressure to sell him at a reduced price, and they are prepared to hold out for the best possible offer. This leaves Liverpool and other potential suitors with a difficult decision: whether to meet Dortmund’s high asking price for a player who, despite his promise, has only scored nine goals in 68 senior appearances for the club.
In addition to Gittens, Liverpool is also reportedly keeping tabs on another Dortmund player, Karim Adeyemi. Adeyemi is seen as another possible replacement for Salah, but concerns over the forward’s long-term fitness may make the move more complicated. Despite his talent, Adeyemi’s injury record could deter clubs from making a significant financial commitment.
As Liverpool prepares for the potential departure of one of their most iconic players in Salah, the club’s recruitment team is working diligently to ensure that any transition is as seamless as possible. Whether they can land one of Europe’s brightest young talents like Gittens or find another solution, the upcoming transfer windows promise to be crucial in shaping the future of the Merseyside club. The challenge will be balancing immediate needs with long-term ambitions as they aim to maintain their position among the Premier League elite.