Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka appears to be nearing an exit from Stamford Bridge, with a loan move in January the most likely outcome. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea is open to letting the 19-year-old depart temporarily, attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Strasbourg.

Romano shared on Twitter/X:

“Understand Chelsea have opened doors to Carney Chukwuemeka’s exit this month on loan deal! Expected to be a paid loan with salary covered and NO buy option clause. Borussia Dortmund are pushing, in active talks for Carney on loan… another option, loan to Strasbourg.”

 

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878803823751528916

 

 

 

Borussia Dortmund Leading the Race

Dortmund is reportedly the frontrunner, actively negotiating with Chelsea for the talented midfielder. The German club is known for nurturing young talent, making it an attractive destination for Chukwuemeka as he seeks regular playing time to further his development.

Strasbourg Also in the Mix

Strasbourg, under the ownership of Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo, has emerged as another potential destination. A move to the Ligue 1 side would allow Chelsea to retain closer oversight of the player while giving him opportunities to gain valuable first-team experience.

Chelsea’s Vision for Chukwuemeka

The proposed deal is expected to be a paid loan with the player’s salary covered, but Chelsea is firm on not including a buy option clause. This indicates their long-term plans for the midfielder, who joined the club from Aston Villa in 2022 for a significant fee.

As January progresses, Chukwuemeka’s future could soon be finalized, with both Borussia Dortmund and Strasbourg offering promising platforms for the young talent to shine.