Chelsea reached the final of the Conference League courtesy of a 5-1 aggregate victory over Swedish side Djurgarden in midweek.
Ending the season with a trophy could be a catalyst for the Blues to improve even further in 2025/26.
Enzo Maresca will be determined to succeed, but even more importantly, is the fact that he has blooded several youngsters into the team, notably Tyrique George.
With the summer transfer window opening in a few weeks, might the Italian be aiming to sign another talented forward?
Chelsea plot move for Borussia Dortmund starlet
According to reports, the Blues have earmarked Dortmund starlet Jamie Bynoe-Gittens as a player under serious consideration this summer.
The Stamford Bridge side are currently in contact with the Englishman regarding a potential deal and if they secure Champions League qualification, it could help their cause massively.
Previously valued at €100m (£85m), Gittens’ asking price has now dropped to ‘just’ €50m (£42m) as he doesn’t fit the system of Niko Kovač, which could open the door for Chelsea to make their move.
If they did bring the youngster to London, they would be signing one of the most talented wingers in Germany.
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He is certainly a bigger talent than George. That’s for sure.
Why Chelsea must sign Jamie Gittens
Since making his senior debut for the Blues earlier this season, the 19-year-old has now racked up 23 appearances in all competitions.
Not one to be fazed by performing at the highest level, the teenager has scored twice and chipped in with five assists, helping the club reach yet another European final.
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He will only continue to get better, especially if Maresca keeps utilising him in this Chelsea squad. Signing Gittens, however, would perhaps take the club to the next level.
Making his debut for Dortmund all the way back during the 2021/22 season, Gittens has made over 100 appearances for the club. A total of 31 goal contributions have been recorded in this time as he has emerged as a player to watch out for in the coming years.
Jamie Gittens' stats in the Bundesliga for Dortmund (2024/25)
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Via Sofascore
Hailed as a “wonderkid” by Statman Dave in November 2023, Gittens has the talent to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham, who both made huge moves abroad after shining in Germany.
Despite his tender years, he is already playing like an experienced winger. Indeed, when compared to positional peers, Gittens currently ranks in the top 8% for progressive carries (5.55) and in the top 1% for successful take-ons (3.62) per 90 over the previous 365 days.
This ability to advance the ball into dangerous areas while being able to beat his marker could give Maresca something extra in the final third next season.
George’s emergence from academy starlet to first-team regular shows that the club aren’t going to be totally reliant on the transfer market.
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But when a talent like Gittens is available, it would be foolish not to try and sign him. Especially for a fee of £42m.
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