BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea to sell star player in the January transfer window. Chelsea have already made a decision to sell one of their players in the January transfer window, according to a fresh reports, he’s considering not a long term player and Chelsea are looking to sell him and bring in premier league striker as a replacement.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offload one of their players in the upcoming January transfer window. This comes after a summer of departures, where they managed to move on a number of players, including Romelu Lukaku, in an effort to balance their squad and finances. Despite these efforts, they were unable to fully trim down the team, leaving some players still on the periphery of the squad.
Among those who remain on the fringes are Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka, who, despite being reintegrated into the first-team setup, have not established themselves as key players under manager Enzo Maresca. Chilwell and Chukwuemeka were part of a group of players deemed surplus to requirements during the preseason, sometimes referred to as the “bomb squad,” indicating they were not central to Maresca’s tactical plans.
Speaking specifically about Chukwuemeka, Maresca acknowledged the player’s talent but emphasized the importance of regular playing time for his development. He noted, “Carney is a very good player, but with the number of players we have, we felt it would be better for him to move elsewhere, where he could play 30 or 35 games, rather than stay here and face limited opportunities.” Despite this, a move for Chukwuemeka did not materialize over the summer, and he remains at Stamford Bridge. While Maresca has given him some minutes recently, he was not involved in Chelsea’s most recent match, though the manager expressed optimism about giving him more opportunities going forward.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has since revealed that Chelsea are planning to sell Chukwuemeka in January. Romano reported that the club is actively seeking a resolution that will see the young midfielder move on to another team where he can get more regular playing time. Chukwuemeka, who was signed from Aston Villa in 2022 for £20 million, has struggled to secure a regular spot in Chelsea’s lineup, despite his potential.
According to Romano, Chelsea had been open to allowing Chukwuemeka to leave during the summer transfer window, but only under the condition that any interested club could guarantee him significant playing time. Clubs like AC Milan expressed interest, but their inability to offer a starting role meant those discussions fell through. Romano noted, “Maresca has always been clear with his players, and during the summer, Chelsea wanted Carney to join a club where he could play in at least 38 games, rather than sit on the bench.”
Now, with Chukwuemeka still at the club but not featuring regularly, Chelsea is expected to renew their efforts to find him a suitable club in the January window. Both the club and the player agree that staying on the bench for an extended period is not beneficial, and conversations are already underway to secure a move that will suit all parties involved. The focus will be on finding a destination where Chukwuemeka can thrive and develop his potential, with the hope that regular football will help him continue his progression.
