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Sunderland want to sign ‘electric’ Chelsea player with January loan on the cards

Sunderland need Chelsea's visit to bring some relief after another bruising night at the Stadium of Light.

By Emilio Galantini · Football Fancast

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens on loan in January.
Chelsea are open to a loan deal to help Gittens secure regular first-team football.
Leeds United, Roma, RB Leipzig, and Eintracht Frankfurt have also shown interest in the winger.

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Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens on loan during the January transfer window. The 2025 arrival from Borussia Dortmund has seen his playing time limited by an ankle injury, prompting Chelsea to consider a temporary exit so he can play regular football.

The Black Cats face competition from Leeds United, Roma, RB Leipzig, and Eintracht Frankfurt for the £50 million attacker. Any move will depend on Gittens' recovery timeline as Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris seeks attacking reinforcements to improve their Premier League standing.

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Sunderland want to sign ‘electric’ Chelsea player with January loan on the cards

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