Super Eagles eligible youngster set to join Champions League finalist

Super Eagles eligible youngster set to join Champions League finalist

Hassan Abdulsalam 21:35 - 01.02.2025

The 21-year-old has struggled to break into Enzo Maresca's side.

Chelsea have received a loan offer from Borussia Dortmund for midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, according to sources.

The 21-year-old has struggled to break into Enzo Maresca's side, making just five appearances across all competitions this season.

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Dortmund's bid includes an option to buy, and Chelsea have lowered its valuation of the player to facilitate a loan move.

The Blues initially valued Chukwuemeka at around £40m, but have since reduced their demands.

Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in August 2022 for around £20m, signing a six-year contract.

However, he has failed to establish himself in the team, and Maresca has deemed him surplus to requirements.

In December, Maresca revealed that Chukwuemeka, along with Ben Chilwell, was free to leave the club.

"There are players that unfortunately didn't play a lot with us in all the competitions, like Chilwell, like Carney.

“Probably they're the first that will want to leave because they work every day because they want to play,” Maresca said.

Chelsea is also considering sending Chukwuemeka on loan to Strasbourg, their partner club owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Dortmund, currently 10th in the Bundesliga table, is led by former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac.

The German club is looking to strengthen its midfield options, and Chukwuemeka is seen as a promising young talent.

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