Chelsea outcast Carney Chukwuemeka ‘expected to leave as Borussia Dortmund enter race for shock January transfer’
BORUSSIA DORTMUND have reportedly entered the race to sign Chelsea youngster Carney Chukwuemeka.
Chukwuemeka, 21, was left out of Chelsea‘s squad for their 5-0 win over Morecambe yesterday and has been left out of every Premier League matchday squad this season.
The midfielder, who joined from Aston Villa in a deal worth around £20m in 2022, has only featured five times across the Carabao Cup and the Conference League this term.
His lack of minutes seems to be pushing him close to the exit door as Sky Germany report that Chukwuemeka is now “expected to leave” this month.
It’s claimed that German giants Borussia Dortmund are amongst those clubs interested with boss Nuri Sahin understood to be a huge fan.
Dortmund are hoping to strengthen in midfield in the January window and could negotiate a loan move for Chukwuemeka to fill the gap.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has opened the door for the England youth international to leave too, hinting he would be better served moving in search of minutes.
Speaking ahead of the yesterday’s Morecambe clash, Marescsa said: “Carney won’t be included [in the squad to face Morecambe].
“More or less the decision is like [Ben] Chilwell and [Cesare] Casadei, probably Chilwell and Carney, they are the same situation.
“It’s something that I said at the beginning that Carney is a good player. But we have so many midfield players that he will struggle to get minutes with us.
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“Probably for him the best solution is to go and get minutes. So he won’t be involved in our game.”
Maresca also confirmed that Chelsea have not had any approach from Dortmund over a move for Chukwuemeka yet.
As far as incoming players go, Chelsea are understood to be keen on bringing in defensive reinforcements.
The Blues have been linked with a return for former centre-back Marc Guehi, who they sold to Crystal Palace back in 2021.
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