By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

How Borussia Dortmund plan to invest the Jamie Gittens transfer fee

With Jamie Gittens’ move to Chelsea nearing completion, here’s how Borussia Dortmund could spend the funds received from the winger’s transfer.
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Borussia Dortmund are on the brink of selling Jamie Gittens to Chelsea, with the winger’s €65 million move expected to be completed shortly.

According to local publication WAZ, the Black and Yellows plan to spend the majority of that fee on bolstering their attack.

Whether a one-to-one replacement for Gittens will be signed is unclear, as Dortmund are also considering reinforcements in other attacking positions, such as central attacking midfield.

PSV’s Johan Bakayoko has been a key target for some time. The 22-year-old right winger is reportedly open to a move to the Bundesliga club, though Monaco and Olympique Marseille are also said to be interested.

21-year-old attacking midfielder Omari Hutchinson, who plays for relegated Premier League side Ipswich Town, has also been mentioned as an option.

A return for former BVB winger Jadon Sancho, however, appears to be off the table.

“We currently have other ideas,” BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl has previously emphasized.

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