Dortmund near Chelsea deals Chukwuemeka permanent, Anselmino loan

Borussia Dortmund are close to finalizing two deals with Chelsea, aiming to bring Carney Chukwuemeka back to the club on a permanent basis while adding Aaron Anselmino to the squad on a season-long loan without a purchase option. The discussions, understood to be in advanced stages, would see Chukwuemeka move for a fee around 20 million euros plus addons and a sell-on clause, with Anselmino joining on loan as a defensive option. Both moves include medicals in Germany as part of the final steps before registration for the new season.

Chukwuemeka, 21, spent the latter half of last season on loan at Dortmund, where he made a positive impression by contributing as a creator and earning a place in the team’s plans under head coach Niko Kovac. Chelsea’s bid to extend the loan was rejected, and the club have signaled that a permanent transfer would be the preferred path. Since arriving from Aston Villa in 2022, Chukwuemeka has been limited for Chelsea, making 32 appearances across all competitions, and has shown the potential Dortmund believe could be realized with regular top-level football in the Bundesliga. Dortmund view him as a key pipe through which to diversify their midfield...