'Carney Chukwuemeka Chelsea exit off after manager sacked'
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Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka's potential move to Borussia Dortmund is now "off the table," according to Patrick Berger.
The 21-year-old had been linked with a transfer from Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window, with Dortmund believed to be exploring a deal for the Englishman.
However, Sky Sports Germany reporter Berger shared on X that Chukwuemeka was considered “Nuri Sahin’s preferred number eight”. With Sahin now sacked (22 January), the proposed move has been shelved.
Dortmund also expressed interest in Renato Veiga, but he suggested the high transfer fee demanded by the Blues has made that deal "currently out" as well.
Chelsea need to find a solution for Carney Chukwuemeka
Football Insider Verdict
Football Insider previously revealed that Chelsea were open to offers for Chukwuemeka, with several top clubs expressing loan interest in the young midfielder.
However, with the transfer window closing soon, his potential move to Dortmund has fallen through. he now needs to explore other options if he wants to secure regular game time.
Enzo Maresca has previously suggested that the England international was likely to ask to leave this window due to a lack of opportunities at Stamford Bridge [Sky Sports].
The midfielder has made just five appearances this season, accumulating 130 minutes and only one start—against Astana in the Conference League.
Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka for £20 million from Aston Villa in 2022 when he was only 18 years old [BBC Sport]. At the time, he was highly regarded, but injuries and inconsistent performances have hindered his progress at the club.
Fans have expressed disappointment with the midfielder's performances this season, and a move could be crucial for him to regain confidence and match sharpness.
It remains to be seen if his former club Villa will revive their interest, as minutes in West London appear increasingly unlikely.
In other news, Nicolas Jackson received messages from his teammates following Chelsea's win over Wolves.
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