According to The Athletic via Chelsea News, Chelsea have revealed their stance on the possibility of letting Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka leave on loan before the closure of the transfer window.
Chukwuemeka is not in the plans of current Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and didn’t make the matchday squad for the Premier League clash against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Chelsea will only permit a loan move if there is an obligation for the acquiring club to buy Chukwuemeka at the end of the loan period.
This condition ensures Chelsea retains leverage over the player’s future and can secure a transfer fee.
Maresca has stated the midfielder’s chances of getting enough game time cannot be guaranteed if he remains at West London, opening the door for him to leave the club.
AC Milan has been credited with an interest in him with the Rossoneri considering a loan but was told that the Blues would only listen to permanent offers and it appears their interest has cooled.
Napoli is the latest club considering a loan deal for the Aston Villa academy product, hoping to negotiate a deal with Chelsea after the conclusion of the negotiation for Romelu Lukaku.
The approach to loan Chukwuemeka with an obligation to buy represents Chelsea’s strategic decision-making, focusing on maximizing player development while also securing financial stability and future transfers.
