July 21, 2025 – London/Dortmund
Chelsea have made their stance clear regarding Carney Chukwuemeka’s future — the club is not open to a loan move, despite Borussia Dortmund holding talks for several weeks.
Dortmund have shown strong interest in taking the 20-year-old midfielder on a season-long loan, but Chelsea have yet to give the green light. Instead, the London club are only willing to consider a permanent transfer, shutting down the possibility of a temporary exit for now.
Chukwuemeka, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022, has struggled for consistent playing time but remains highly rated by the club. Chelsea view his potential as a long-term asset — or a player whose departure must bring in value.
With negotiations stalling, Dortmund are now considering alternative targets to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season.
Unless Chelsea’s stance changes, Chukwuemeka is unlikely to leave on loan — and his future remains one of the situations to watch in the coming weeks.