Borussia Dortmund's fire sale! Jamie Gittens price tag set with Chelsea & Bayern lurking as BVB prepare to miss out on Champions League windfall

The German club is currently struggling in 11th place in the Bundesliga after 21 games, sitting seven points adrift of the top four. With Champions League football a key financial driver, failing to secure a spot in the competition could force the club to offload key players to compensate for the revenue shortfall. A report from Sport Bild indicates that Dortmund's hierarchy has already identified potential departures, with Jamie Bynoe-Gittens emerging as a prime candidate for a big-money sale.

The 20-year-old English winger has attracted significant interest, particularly from Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Chelsea had been in the market for a left-winger and a striker in the January transfer window and explored multiple options, including Bynoe-Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, and Liam Delap. However, the Blues ultimately opted against making a move, believing that the market lacked players offering good value for money.

Now, with Dortmund potentially willing to cash in, they have reportedly set an asking price between €80 million (£67m/$83m) and €100 million (£83m/$104m) for Bynoe-Gittens. Bayern Munich have been tracking his progress closely as well, and a bidding war between the two European giants could be on the horizon.

Another player whose future at Signal Iduna Park remains uncertain is Karim Adeyemi. The Germany international recently switched agencies, now being represented by Roof, which often signals a player's desire for a transfer. Earlier this year, Serie A side Napoli expressed interest in signing Adeyemi. While no formal bid was submitted, the Italian club was reportedly willing to offer €40 million (£33m/$41.50m) plus performance-related bonuses. Dortmund, however, deemed the offer too low, as club officials value the winger at €50 million (£42m/$52m) plus bonuses, which could push the final fee to around €60 million (£50m/$62m).

Dortmund may also consider selling their first-choice goalkeeper Gregor Kobel - but only if he expresses a desire to leave. Chelsea have been monitoring Kobel’s situation, as they continue to look for a long-term solution to their goalkeeping concerns. If Dortmund decide to part ways with the 26-year-old, they are expected to demand a fee of around €50 million. Interestingly, Dortmund have already secured a potential successor in Diant Ramaj, whom they signed from Ajax in January. This move suggests that the club is already preparing for a future without Kobel, should an attractive offer arrive.

Dortmund’s approach to the summer transfer window will largely depend on whether they can recover their league form and secure a top-four finish. If they fail to qualify for the Champions League, selling key players like Bynoe-Gittens, Adeyemi, or Kobel could become necessary to balance the books and fund squad reinforcements. The Black and Yellows will be back in action against VFL Bochum on Saturday.