Football Insider exclusive as Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens stares towards manager Xabi Alonso, who watches from a circular inset.
Football Insider exclusive as Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens stares towards manager Xabi Alonso, who watches from a circular inset.
The 22-year-old attracted significant interest from Roma in the summer, and remains on the radar of the Italian giants ahead of the winter window.
The England U21 international has endured an injury-hit time with Chelsea so far, but the Blues expect him to be back at full fitness after the international break.
Sources say that the West London outfit will then review Gittens' involvement once again ahead of January, and decide whether a loan move could be the best option for him.
Roma are ready to pounce if the door is opened for a move, while several Premier League clubs are also expected to take an interest.
Gittens is still waiting for his Premier League appearance of the season, and will be fighting to get Xabi Alonso's attention in the coming weeks.
Chelsea to take Jamie Gittens action
Gittens was a major acquisition for Chelsea back in 2025, when they shelled out an initial £48.5million to bring him in from Borussia Dortmund.
The youngster developed a huge reputation in the Bundesliga, but has not been able to prove himself in the Premier League just yet.
Gittens has struggled with injuries since moving to Stamford Bridge, and also faces heavy competition with strong depth in the wide areas.
He managed just 16 league appearances last term, and only contributed two assists in that time.
Chelsea are mindful of the fact that he needs regular game time in order to develop properly, and they may sanction a loan move for the second half of the season.
They still believe that Gittens will be a key player for them long-term, and have no intention of considering a permanent departure at all.
Chelsea ready Levi Colwill talks
Football Insider revealed on Monday that Chelsea are preparing for fresh contract talks with young centre-back Levi Colwill in the coming months.
The 23-year-old is already tied down until 2029, but is attracting notable interest from Barcelona at the moment.
Sources say that Chelsea are keen to fend off that interest by agreeing a new deal with the England international, who has impressed so far this season.
Colwill came through the academy ranks at Stamford Bridge, and the club have no desire to lose him any time soon.