Zappacosta set for Roma switch

Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta is on the verge of joining Roma on a season-long loan.

The 27-year-old Italy international flew into the Italian capital yesterday to finalise the deal - two years after joining Chelsea for £23m from Torino. 

In total, the wing back has made 26 Premier League appearances for the London club.

After taking control at Stamford Bridge in the summer, Chelsea's new boss Frank Lampard has overseen a clearout of defensive personnel: David Luiz (Arsenal) and Gary Cahill (Crystal Palace) having already left SW3.