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Chelsea won’t be able to resist second Roma attempt to sign their winger with just 55 minutes played

Roma are preparing to go back in for a Chelsea player they wanted in the summer – and they may have more luck this time.…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:15 PM
Chelsea won’t be able to resist second Roma attempt to sign their winger with just 55 minutes played
Key Things to Know
  • Talk Chelsea argues Chelsea may accept a second approach from Roma to loan winger Jamie Gittens in January.
  • The potential deal would involve a six-month loan move to the Italian Serie A side.
  • Gittens has played only 55 minutes this season and has yet to feature in the Premier League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Talk Chelsea argues that Chelsea will struggle to resist a second attempt from AS Roma to sign winger Jamie Gittens in January. Roma previously pursued Gittens late in the summer window, but Chelsea refused to sell. According to Italian outlet Forza Roma, the Serie A club plans to make another push to sign the winger on loan during the winter transfer window.

Gittens has played just 55 minutes this season and has not featured in the Premier League under manager Xabi Alonso. He also recently sustained an ankle injury with England's Under-21 squad. The article suggests a six-month loan would benefit all parties given Chelsea's settled frontline and competing squad options.

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