Chelsea’s squad clear-out continues apace, but Chukwuemeka’s transfer is proving the trickiest – the 21-year-old midfielder is dead set on returning to Borussia Dortmund, yet Dortmund only wants a loan, while Chelsea is holding firm on a £40 million transfer fee, leaving the three parties in a stalemate.
Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for £20 million two years ago. After a promising loan spell at Dortmund last season, the player has made it clear: "Only Dortmund will do." Even though RB Leipzig have shown interest, his mind is made up.
Dortmund, however, is adamant: they’ll only consider extending the loan, not a permanent deal. Chelsea, on the other hand, is sticking to a cash sale, refusing to budge on the £40 million price tag. With the player set on Dortmund and the two clubs clashing over terms and fee, this standoff looks set to drag on – someone will have to 让步 eventually.
