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Manchester United are trying to get the jump on Liverpool by laying the groundwork to sign Jamie Gittens this summer, according to Sky Sports in Switzerland.

Gittens is set to remain with Borussia Dortmund beyond the January deadline, but United and Liverpool are positioning themselves to strike at the end of the season.

Chelsea are also in the hunt.

The report states that United have approached the 20-year-old winger's entourage in the hope of catching their rivals off guard and 'gaining points' for the looming transfer battle.

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