Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens is a major target for AS Roma in January 2027 after struggling to make an impact under Xabi Alonso, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
The Blues will likely be open to letting him leave Stamford Bridge following his struggles in West London since his £52 million move in 2025.
Chelsea signed Gittens hoping he would provide the x-factor they were missing on the left wing, but he has flopped.
The England youth international lacks decisiveness in the final third and spent a chunk of this season sidelined. This term, he has only made two appearances.
The 22-year-old has been dealing with an ankle injury, and Morgan Rogers has made the left-wing starting berth his for the foreseeable future.
Gittens might have to leave Chelsea in search of playing time, and Roma will be happy to secure his services on loan after pursuing him last summer.
The Serie A giants could use attacking reinforcement to bolster their paper-thin squad, and Gittens is atop their January shopping list.
Chelsea should have few complaints if they come forward with a suitable proposal, as allowing Gittens to leave could benefit everyone involved.
He was a raw talent when he arrived, and the Blues had little justification for spending so much on a player who still needed considerable development.
One cannot help but wonder whether Joe Shields’ obsession with recruiting his former Manchester City academy products has influenced Chelsea’s strategy.
A move to Italy could give him the regular football and patience required to develop his game without the intense scrutiny of the Premier League.
Chelsea would also be doing themselves a favour by cutting their losses early.
A successful loan spell could restore his value and allow them to recoup a reasonable portion of their outlay, rather than watch his stock continue to fall in London.