Chelsea receive official transfer message over €56m star - and it is fiery

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Matthew Judge | Editor

Fenerbahce have issued a statement denying they are interested in signing Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, saying the rumours are “unfounded”.

There was loose speculation in Turkey over the weekend suggesting the Super Lig giants were weighing up a move for the Blues winger.

Fenerbahce have been linked with a number of wide players this summer, including wantaway AC Milan star Rafael Leao.

Compared

Jamie Gittens

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Chelsea

Jamie Gittens

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Chelsea

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Rafael Leão

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Milan

Rafael Leão

F (CL), M (L)

Milan

2025/2026

Season Statistics

2025/2026

27	Appearances	31
1	Goals	10
5	Assists	3

However, the Turkish giants have now taken to social media to label reports linking them with Gittens as an attempt to “manipulate the club”.

In a statement on X, they said: “Reports circulating in some media outlets today regarding our club's interest in Chelsea FC player Jamie Gittens are completely unfounded and do not reflect the truth.

“We once again clearly state that attempts to manipulate Fenerbahce Sports Club through false transfer claims and artificially created agendas will have no effect.

“Fenerbahce conducts its sporting structure, transfer policy, and future planning in all branches, especially football, in accordance with its own strategy, needs, and established programs.

“Therefore, we expect this approach of using our club's name to create public opinion and steer Fenerbahce towards certain directions to cease.

“We respectfully request that our great Fenerbahce fans disregard such unfounded news.”

Chelsea received similar statement from Real over Fernandez

This is not the first time a club has publicly denied their interest in a Chelsea player this summer.

La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid released a statement in July saying they had “no intention” of trying to sign Enzo Fernandez.

The 25-year-old fuelled speculation of a possible move to Real after saying he “would really like to live in Madrid” in March.

He was subsequently handed an internal two-match ban by Chelsea, with then-manager Liam Rosenior saying he had “crossed a line” with the comments.

Gittens plans to stay at Chelsea after talks with Alonso

Gittens meanwhile has been linked with a move away after enduring a difficult first season at Chelsea, recording one goal and five assists in 2025-26.

Despite those struggles, when asked in July if he had been told he was part of Xabi Alonso’s plans for next season, Gittens succinctly told BBC Sport: “Yeah”.

He then added: “He just wants me to keep being positive, to keep taking on players, to keep creating chances and to keep pushing myself to the maximum.

“I want to succeed here. I need to show people what I can do. I've shown small glimpses, I would say, but this season will be a good season.”

Gittens joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in a €56.7m (£48.5m) deal last summer, with the forward signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.

Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport claims Roma are admirers of the 22-year-old, though they would prefer a loan deal rather than a permanent transfer.