Chelsea FC is reportedly prepared to sell or loan Austrian born English-Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka during the upcoming January transfer window, as per Team Talk.
The club aims to allocate funds for strengthening their central defense and is open to offers for the 20-year-old player. Ipswich Town, currently competing in the Premier League, has expressed interest in acquiring Chukwuemeka.
Chukwuemeka, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa’s academy, has found limited playing opportunities this season. He has made three appearances across all competitions, none in the Premier League, indicating he is not central to Chelsea’s current plans. This situation has led the club to consider facilitating his departure in the forthcoming transfer window.
Initially, Chelsea valued Chukwuemeka at approximately around €46 million during the summer. However, they are now willing to accept a lower offer to expedite the transfer. This adjustment could benefit Ipswich Town, who are looking to enhance their squad to improve their standing in the league. Currently positioned 17th with eight points, Ipswich is just above the relegation zone and seeks to strengthen their midfield to boost their performance. According to Transfermarkt the player’s current value is estimated at €15 million.
Ipswich previously signed Omari Hutchison from Chelsea in the summer and hopes to leverage this existing relationship to facilitate Chukwuemeka’s transfer. However, they may face competition from other clubs, including AC Milan, who have also shown interest in the young midfielder.
Securing Chukwuemeka would provide Ipswich with a promising talent eager to make his mark in the Premier League, while Chelsea would gain additional resources to reinforce their defensive lineup.
