With Arsenal and Chelsea both in the race for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, it’s clear the Gunners cannot afford to sit back this time.
The 20-year-old English winger is exactly the type of player Arsenal need to strengthen their squad for the battles ahead. And in a summer where every marginal gain could be the difference between winning or falling short, missing out on Gittens would be a mistake.
Here’s why Arsenal must push harder — and win this transfer race.
A perfect profile for Arteta’s system
Gittens is not just any promising winger. His fearless dribbling, explosive pace, and one-vs-one dominance make him a natural fit for Mikel Arteta’s wide rotation.
At Dortmund, he has already proven he can impact games at the highest level, contributing 12 goals and five assists this season. In an Arsenal system that demands wide players to stretch the pitch, beat defenders, and create chaos, Gittens could thrive — and more importantly, give Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli much-needed breathing space.
Arsenal have seen how over-reliance on Saka has hurt them late in seasons. Gittens could be a game-changer in key rotation moments without a major tactical drop-off.
Strategic blow to Chelsea
Winning the Gittens race would also deliver a statement of intent.
Chelsea have been aggressive in targeting young talents, but Arsenal are operating at a different level right now — competing for Premier League titles and Champions League crowns. Signing Gittens would underline Arsenal’s growing dominance in the London and national landscape.
It would also block Chelsea from strengthening their own rebuild with a top English talent, maintaining Arsenal’s advantage.
The financials make sense
£70 million is a significant fee — but for a player of Gittens’ ceiling and age profile, it is a smart long-term investment. In today’s market, proven attacking talents are rarely available for less.
Moreover, with the right development under Arteta, Gittens’ market value would only rise in the coming years, offering Arsenal both on-pitch and financial upside.
Arsenal’s future front three?
Imagine an Arsenal frontline three years from now:
Martinelli — Gyokeres — Gittens
— with Saka and Ødegaard supporting.
Fast, fearless, technically brilliant, and devastating on the counter — this is how dynasties are built.
Arsenal have the project, the trophies, and the platform Jamie Gittens is looking for. They must now move quickly — and decisively — to bring him home.
