Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens could be heading out of Stamford Bridge in January, with Napoli keeping a close eye on his situation ahead of the January transfer window.
According to Italian news publication Corriere dello Sport, the 22-year-old Chelsea forward has emerged as a potential target for Napoli as Massimiliano Allegri looks to bolster his attack.
Gittens has struggled since his £48 million move to Chelsea in the summer of 2025.
Recurring injury problems have derailed his Chelsea career, with the Englishman currently out until after the November international break.
The Blues forward is now among players Napoli are considering. At 22, he’s an attractive option because of Napoli’s squad registration requirements.
Chelsea have already received several offers for Gittens, but manager Xabi Alonso wanted to keep him as part of his attacking options.
Injuries have kept him out of the team, so Alonso hasn’t been able to get the best out of the England youth international. That could also play a part as the club considers his long-term future.
AS Roma wanted to sign Gittens last summer. They tabled an initial £36m (€43m) bid for the forward, but the Blues rejected the proposal.
Despite the rejection, Roma haven’t given up on signing Gittens. They’re reportedly preparing to make another move in January, but they now have to deal with Napoli’s interest.
The fact that both clubs are ready to go head-to-head for Gittens is good news for Chelsea.
It gives them multiple options if they decide to cut their losses on the Englishman, even if they may not be able to recoup their initial investment.
Chelsea have struggled with injury problems this season, and Gittens isn’t the only one who’s suffered.
The Blues are also missing Joao Pedro, who started the season in impressive form.
He’s been injured for a while but is still Chelsea’s joint top scorer in the Premier League alongside Morgan Rogers, with five goals apiece.