chelsea No one has been signed yet in the current January transfer window, but Enzo Maresca He is eager to strengthen his squad ahead of the second half of the season.

His debut season with the Blues may have been better than expected. At the time of writing, the club is fifth in the league Premier League They secured a spot in the FA Cup fourth round last weekend and have progressed to the knockout stages of the Europa League.

Overall, it’s not a bad start. However, qualifying for the Champions League will be his priority, meaning a number of new players could be on the radar before the transfer window closes in a few weeks.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho appears as a shock target, and according to Sky Germany (via sky sports), Chelsea have contacted Bayern Munich to inquire about Matthijs Telle’s availability, but it looks like he wants to stay and fight for his place in the Bavarians.

Terre is not the only German player on Maresca’s radar, with a current Borussia Dortmund talent attracting attention recently, which could lead to a move at Stamford Bridge this month.

Chelsea in the race for Borussia Dortmund starlet

Grenache is Sky Sports News mentioned A target Chelsea are considering this month, but another player named may be a better option.

According to the same report, the Blues also want Jamie Gittens, as Maresca looks set to try to bolster his attacking options, despite already having too much talent to choose from.

According to “Sports News”, Chelsea have started talks Inquiries have been made over a move for Gittens before the transfer window closes, but it is only in the early stages.

It has not yet been revealed how much a transfer fee might cost to bring the 20-year-old to London, but Transfermarkt reports that given his market value, worth 50 million euros (£42m), plus a contract until 2028, he could cost a fortune.

If they do manage to sign him, there is no doubt that the club will be signing one of the best young talents in Europe.

Jamie Gitten’s stats at Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund has proven to be the perfect place for young British people to escape the pressures of Premier League life and develop.

Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham are two prime examples. Both players excelled at their respective clubs at Signal Iduna Park, eventually moving on to Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Gittens is the next big thing for the club. he debut During the 2021/22 season, at just 18 years old, he quickly discovered that there was a natural successor to Sancho in the club.

Gittens has made 80 appearances for the club over the past two and a half years. Register 30 target contributions – 16 goals and 14 assists – became one of their valuable assets.

He knows how to perform on the biggest stages, especially in the Champions League. In this semester’s competition, this young player scored four timesgrabbed assists, created two excellent opportunities, and averaged 2.3 successful dribbles per game. No wonder Dortmund has a good chance of finishing in the top eight, thus ensuring a spot in the last 16.

Last year, an analyst rave reviews Speaking about his abilities, he said: “Kobe Minoru, Harvey Simmons and Musiala have all received well-deserved hype as they are all top players. However, just wait until Jamie Bynoe-Gitten Si started playing week in and week out.

“He’s one of a kind. It’s just a matter of time before he reaches superstar status.”

He may not have reached superstar status yet, but if a move to Chelsea materializes in the coming weeks, the platform could allow the winger to take his game to the next level.

Not only that, but Gittens is also a player who is a similar transfer target to former Chelsea, who just moved to Paris Saint-Germain in the current window.

Blues are Hoping to sign Hvitsa Kvaratskhelia That was before PSG stepped in this month, but in Gittens they have someone with a strikingly similar playing style.

Jamie Gittens could be Mareska’s own Hurvic Kvaratschlija

Missing out on the Georgia winger is a blow, but Maresca shouldn’t be too worried, considering Gittens’ move would likely cost slightly less.

According to FBref , the former Napoli winger Currently ranked third With a player comparable to Gittens in terms of playing style and statistics, this could result in Chelsea acquiring an outstanding talent.

Both players are naturally right-footed but tend to operate on the left wing, often cutting inside to score most of their goals.

Two people have Register similar statistics A range of metrics this season include goals and assists (10 vs. 8), shots on target per 90 (1.18 vs. 1.22), shots created (42 vs. 57), touches in the penalty area (77 vs. 74) and Send into the opponent’s penalty area for their respective teams (43 vs 37).

These statistics show how efficient the pair are at creating opportunities for their teammates, while both like to use their excellent dribbling ability to get the ball into the penalty area as much as possible.

Gittens still has plenty of room to develop in the coming years, but his time at Dortmund has allowed him to showcase his talents on a regular basis.

He’ll certainly be on the radar soon considering his performances with Germany over the past few years, but it doesn’t look like they’ll be able to keep him around long-term.

If Chelsea are serious about signing him, they’d better try to seal a deal as the Englishman will have plenty of other suitors given his stellar performances in Germany this season.

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The onus is therefore now on the board to ensure they do everything they can to win the race for his signature before the end of the January transfer window.