Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Carney Chukwuemeka on loan. The midfielder is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans and wants to find a new challenge.
Dortmund are long-term admirers of Chukwuemeka, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for £20m in the summer of 2022, and are pushing to seal a deal that would take the 21-year-old to Germany for the rest of the season.
It is not clear whether the Bundesliga side will look to include an option or obligation to buy. Juventus and Porto have also made inquiries about Chukwuemeka this month and there has been interest from Everton and West Ham.
Chukwuemeka, who caught the eye after emerging from Villa’s academy, is looking to kickstart his career after a frustrating 18 months. He was making encouraging strides under Mauricio Pochettino last season only for a knee injury to halt his momentum, and he has been out in the cold under Maresca. Chukwuemeka has made one start and four substitute appearances this season but has not featured in the Premier League.
Chelsea, who are interested in the Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, could offload several players before the deadline on Monday night. Ben Chilwell has tentative interest from Crystal Palace, Tottenham could rival Villa for Axel Disasi and João Félix’s future is up in the air.
On Saturday Dortmund won in the Bundesliga for the first time since 22 December, securing a 2-1 victory at Heidenheim.
