Borussia Dortmund has set an £80 million asking price for Jamie Gittens, who is being pursued by Chelsea and Arsenal.

Slot Surprised if Rashford Fails to Find Form with Villa

In a recent statement, Slot expressed his belief that he would be “completely surprised” if Marcus Rashford does not return to form during his time with Aston Villa. The England international has faced a challenging season, but Slot remains optimistic about the forward’s potential resurgence.

Gittens Valued at £80 Million

In transfer news, Jamie Gittens has been valued at a staggering £80 million by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, as reported by the Mirror. The young English winger has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, who are keen to bring him back to England.

The Mirror notes, “The likes of Arsenal and Chelsea have been told by Borussia Dortmund that it will take upwards of £80 million to land Jamie Gittens this summer.” Gittens has enjoyed a breakout year in Germany, contributing 16 goal involvements in 33 appearances, which has only heightened interest from top-flight clubs.

Dortmund’s struggles this season, currently languishing in the bottom half of the Bundesliga, have led to speculation about potential sales to balance the books. However, Bild reports that the club is unlikely to let Gittens go for anything less than €100 million (£83 million), given his impressive performances and potential.

Huijsen’s Release Clause Revealed

Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen is attracting attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with reports indicating that the 19-year-old defender has a release clause of £50 million in his contract. Both Real Madrid and Manchester United are said to be monitoring the situation closely.

The Sun highlights, “Dean Huijsen has a hefty release clause built into his Bournemouth contract – as Real Madrid and Manchester United eye a summer swoop.” The young Spaniard has made a significant impact this season, helping the Cherries push for a European spot with his solid performances.

Having joined Bournemouth from Juventus for £12.6 million, Huijsen has played 19 times this season, scoring twice and contributing to the team’s impressive fifth-place standing in the Premier League. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, any club can activate his £50 million release clause during the summer transfer window.

Real Madrid Eye Iraola as Ancelotti Replacement

In managerial news, Real Madrid are reportedly considering their options for a potential replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, should he decide to leave at the end of the season. Among the candidates is Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, who has impressed with his attacking style of play.

The Daily Mail reports, “Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will join Xabi Alonso on the Real Madrid shortlist to replace Carlo Ancelotti, should the Italian leave this summer.” While Alonso has long been the frontrunner for the role, recent comments from Bayer Leverkusen’s CEO suggest that he may remain with the club, bringing Iraola into the spotlight.

Iraola’s success at Bournemouth, where the team currently sits fifth in the Premier League, has not gone unnoticed in Madrid. His ability to implement an attractive brand of football has made him a viable candidate for the prestigious role at the Bernabéu.

Martinez’s Future at Barcelona Uncertain

Lastly, Barcelona are in a precarious position regarding Inigo Martinez’s future. Although the veteran defender has reportedly agreed to a new contract, the club’s ongoing financial difficulties have prevented them from finalising the deal.

The Athletic states, “Inigo Martinez has agreed a new contract with Barcelona — but the club are unable to announce it as they would not have enough room in their salary cap to register the new deal.” Martinez’s current contract is set to expire this summer, but it includes a one-year extension that would be activated if he plays in more than 60 percent of the games this season.

Despite the current complications, Barcelona believe that Martinez’s contract extension is merely a formality and that his future at the club remains secure.