Chelsea refuse to sanction a loan move for Gittens

Chelsea continue to deny reports regarding a potential loan departure for Gittens as the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion. Roma remains interested in signing the winger to bolster the attack under Gasperini, but the club faces significant hurdles in finalizing a deal. Gittens managed only one goal and five assists last season while dealing with recurring thigh injuries that sidelined him for 159 days and caused him to miss 25 matches. With the Italian transfer deadline set for 8:00 PM, time is running out for Roma to secure a new left winger. Reports indicate that Chelsea show no current intention of allowing the player to leave on loan, complicating the situation for the Serie A side. Meanwhile, Roma comes off a 4-0 win against Lecce at the Via del Mare.

• 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea continue to deny loan move for Gittens