Napoli contacts Chelsea over Guiu; Roma requests Gittens loan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
On August 21, 2026, Napoli reached out to Chelsea regarding striker Marc Guiu, who has not been included in the Blues' squad and carries an asking price of €30 million. Chelsea declined a loan request from Roma for winger Jamie Gittens, who the club acquired for €56 million last year. Reports indicate multiple Italian clubs are pursuing Chelsea's surplus players as the transfer window deadline approaches, suggesting a potential shift in Chelsea's strategy as the situation evolves.
- •Napoli contacts Chelsea about striker Marc Guiu.
- •Chelsea rejects Roma's loan request for Jamie Gittens.
- •Guiu has not received a squad number for the season.
- •Gittens can play on both wings and was signed for €56 million.
- •Multiple clubs show interest in Chelsea players ahead of the transfer deadline.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea: Napoli ready for Guiu, Roma request Gittens loan
"Napoli have contacted Chelsea to ask after unwanted striker Marc Guiu, but the Blues rejected Roma’s attempt to secure Jamie Gittens on loan.This evening there are multiple Italian sources reporting...
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