The England international returned to Dortmund on loan in the second half of 2023–24, having fallen out with then United boss Erik ten Hag, and helped the club reach the Champions League final.

Last season, Dortmund finished fourth and just qualified for the Champions League on the final day of the season. Under Niko ...

Chelsea were first interested in Gittens in the summer, who does not naturally fit into head coach Nico Kovac’s 3-5-2 formation, but have been told the German side value the 20-year-old at £50m.