He’s been linked with the likes of AC Milan and West Ham United, but in recent days, talk of Borussia Dortmund being interest as well has cropped up. In fact, it was even put to Enzo Maresca in his post-match press conference yesterday, even if these things aren’t exactly part of his purview.

Borussia Dortmund have an interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on a loan deal with an option to buy in the January transfer window. In this week’s Transfer DealSheet, The Athletic reported that the 21-year-old has generated interest from clubs in the Premier League,

Carney Chukwuemeka will be allowed to leave Chelsea this month after a lack of game time under head coach Enzo Maresca this season.

Dortmund are now in talks over a loan deal for the England U17 World Cup winner, with coach Nuri Sahin driving the move. BVB aim to set up a deal in the coming days, says Sky Deutschland. Also interested in Chukwuemeka are Italian giants AC Milan.

Chukwuemeka enjoyed runs in the Chelsea first-team after completing a £20m move from Aston Villa in 2022. But a series of knee injuries disrupted his rhythm last season, and he has been unable to fight his way back into the fold.

January is flying past – we’re more than a week in already, and serious deals are happening up and down the Premier League as teams look to strengthen.Chelsea are not expected to buy anyone –

Blues outcast Carney Chukwuemeka may be used as a bargaining chip in Chelsea "conversations" over signing a January target.

Chelsea have been told to take a close look at Andrey Santos and his situation at Strasbourg with the on-loan Blues midfielder shining in France this season

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