Overview
- Chelsea rejected a formal loan request from AS Roma for Jamie Bynoe‑Gittens, a move reported by multiple Italian and English outlets on Saturday.
- Roma’s opening proposal was reported as a €3 million season loan with a €40 million option to buy, but Chelsea refused those terms.
- Chelsea bought Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in 2025 for a substantial fee and has him under contract until 2032, which the club cites to justify keeping him.
- With the Gittens approach turned down, Roma are continuing other late-window business and are reported to be close to signing Jayden Oosterwolde on a loan with a conditional buy clause.
- Napoli have also opened talks with Chelsea over striker Marc Guiu, and Chelsea’s decision to keep Gittens could force the club to find loan or permanent exits for other surplus players before the deadline.