From hope to disappointment: Why is Gittens getting further and further away from the Gunners?

Arsenal is now in a very passive situation in chasing Dortmund teenager Jamie Baino Gittens. Chelsea's sudden move typically shows how important the speed and determination are in today's Premier League transfer market.

Let's first look at the process of this matter. Arsenal had long regarded Baino Gittens as an important goal to strengthen the wing, and they had a gaze on his potential and relatively less expensive price. It can be said that their "scout reports" are done well and they are accurate in judging people. The data of 12 goals and 3 assists last season is excellent for a 20-year-old.

However, the problem with Arsenal is that they may hesitate, or rather, act a little slow. While they were still evaluating and observing, their competitor Chelsea took action directly.

Chelsea submitted a formal offer of more than 35 million euros. Although the offer was rejected by Dortmund, the action was of great significance. It is equivalent to directly starting formal negotiations and expressing its strong will to both the players themselves and the Dortmund club. This moment, Arsenal, who was still observing secretly, forced to a very embarrassing situation.

Now, the initiative is no longer in Arsenal's hands. First of all, the Dortmund club is very calm now. There are two Premier League giants competing for the same player. They can sit down and slowly raise the price, and finally choose a plan with the highest bidding. This is the situation that any seller is most happy to see.

Secondly, for Arsenal, they are now facing a difficult choice. It is necessary to follow up immediately and join this "bidding war" with Chelsea, but this may very likely mean that the final transaction price will be far beyond their initial budget; it is necessary to give up decisively and immediately turn the target to players like Rodrigo or Nico Williams who are more complex and expensive to operate.

So, in the transfer market, after finding the goal, it is very important to take decisive action. Sometimes, a week or two hesitation may completely lose the opportunity. This time, Arsenal was taken a step ahead by their London opponent, and now they need to make a decision as soon as possible.