Chelsea transfer latest: Deal close for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, as loan explored for Jamie Gittens to go the other way

Chelsea are working hard to line up a replacement for Enzo Fernandez before the transfer deadline. <p>On top of Monaco's <strong>Lamine Camara</strong> and Roma's <strong>Manu Kone</strong>, they are also looking at midfield options in the Premier League.</p><p>Chelsea's plan is to bring in one midfielder to replace <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/13579667/enzo-fernandez-transfer-news-manchester-city-agree-lb125m-deal-to-sign-chelsea-midfielder-on-deadline-day">Enzo Fernandez, who is set to join Manchester City for £125m</a>.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp" target="_blank">Transfer Centre - Deadline Day LIVE!</a> | <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/Chelsblogarticles" target="_blank">Chelsea news & transfers</a>🔵</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/13579708/transfer-deadline-day-deals-summer-2026-confirmed-moves-across-premier-league-championship-efl-europe-and-more" target="_blank"><strong>Deadline Day done deals</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13546618/transfer-news-summer-transfer-window-2026-premier-league-deals-ins-and-outs" target="_blank"><strong>Premier League transfers - ins and outs by club</strong></a></li></ul><h3>Chelsea close to agreeing deal for Roma's Kone</h3><widget id="9"></widget><p>Chelsea are close to an agreement to sign France midfielder Kone, but Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini is trying to keep hold of the player, according to <em>Sky in Italy</em>.</p><p>A deal worth £52m was understood to have been discussed, with talks also advancing to see winger <strong>Jamie Gittens</strong> head in the other direction on loan.</p><p>Chelsea's…