Expected window: January 2027
Emanuele Lulli to Chelsea FC
Last update: 24 days ago
Evidence score
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are tracking Roma right-back Emanuele Lulli. The Italian defender has a contract running until June 2027.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 4 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record18/25
70% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 24 days ago
Score capped at 30: a single source is a lead, not a signal
What we know
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are tracking Roma right-back Emanuele Lulli. The Italian defender has a contract running until June 2027.
Several Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing the prospect. The story began on 10 Oct, when TEAMtalk reported that several English clubs are tracking the player; CaughtOffside mirrored this on the same day. On 11 Oct, Football Talk and two other outlets reported on the interest. Football Talk claims Liverpool and Arsenal are planning a move, per TEAMtalk, while Sports Mole adds that Manchester City and Manchester United have increased their attention. Fichajes.net specifically notes that Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool have requested scouting reports.
CaughtOffside says no formal offer has been made yet.
Key findings
- First report: 10 Oct 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 1 independent source behind it (TEAMtalk); 4 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 30.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 24 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 10/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs tracking Roma teenager Emmanuel Lulli Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| Sports Mole 11/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are also aware of the defender's progress and are understood to have increased their attention. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Football Talk |
| CaughtOffside 10/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Multiple Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, are interested in signing Roma's 19-year-old defender Emmanuel Lulli. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Football Talk 11/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly planning to make a move to sign AS Roma defender Emanuele Lulli Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Fichajes.net 11/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have requested scouting reports on Roma right-back Emanuele Lulli. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
Timeline
- 11 Oct 2026 · Football TalkLiverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly planning to make a move to sign AS Roma defender Emanuele Lulli
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 11 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleChelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are also aware of the defender's progress and are understood to have increased their attention.
Repeats reporting attributed to Football Talk. Stage: interest
- 11 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netChelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have requested scouting reports on Roma right-back Emanuele Lulli.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 10 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideMultiple Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, are interested in signing Roma's 19-year-old defender Emmanuel Lulli.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 10 Oct 2026 · TEAMtalkArsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs tracking Roma teenager Emmanuel Lulli
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Chelsea need him?
Right-Back: the full-backs Chelsea already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reece James | Right-Back | 27 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Jorrel Hato | Left-Back | 20 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Marco Palestra | Right-Back | 21 | 30 Jun 2033 |
| Malo Gusto | Right-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Pep Chavarría | Left-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2031 |
Recent signings in this position
- Pep Chavarría (Left-Back)2026/27 · from Rayo Vallecano · €19.00m
- Marco Palestra (Right-Back)2026/27 · from Atalanta BC · €57.00m
- Jorrel Hato (Left-Back)2025/26 · from Ajax Amsterdam · €44.18m
- Ben Chilwell (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Crystal Palace
- Caleb Wiley (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Watford FC
- Alfie Gilchrist (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Sheffield United
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 10 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 11 Oct 2026 (24 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 89 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Emanuele Lulli
- Age
- 19
- Agent
- GP Soccer and ...