Borussia Dortmund is preparing for direct talks with Chelsea to secure a permanent deal for young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
The meeting is scheduled for Friday and is expected to be key to reaching an agreement between the two clubs.
Chelsea Holds Firm on Transfer Terms
Chelsea has made its stance clear. The London club will only entertain a full transfer and has already turned down offers involving loan moves with purchase obligations.
Reports suggest Dortmund is ready to pay around 20 million euros, which includes add-ons and a future sell-on clause.
This shows how much Dortmund values the 21 year old player as they plan for the new season.
🚨🟡⚫️ Borussia Dortmund are set to discuss directly with Chelsea on Friday to get both Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino deals done!
Understand these are the details. ⤵️
🏴 Chukwuemeka, €20m fee plus add-ons and sell-on clause.
🇦🇷 Anselmino, loan with no buy option. pic.twitter.com/8rQFFg3L6P
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2025
Chukwuemeka Ready for Bundesliga Return
Since joining Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022, Chukwuemeka has struggled to get consistent playing time.
Injuries and strong competition in midfield have kept him from securing a regular spot in the starting lineup. This has led to growing frustration for the player, who is eager to return to Germany.
He previously enjoyed a short loan spell in the Bundesliga and is said to be keen on making a permanent comeback.
Dortmund sees Chukwuemeka as a key addition to strengthen their midfield for the long and challenging season ahead.
Alongside him, the club is also targeting Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino, but sources suggest Chukwuemeka remains their top priority.
The club hopes to finalise the move quickly to integrate him into their squad before the next round of fixtures.
