Chelsea Reject ‘Insulting’ Dortmund Bid for Chukwuemeka

Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea)
August 2025

Chelsea have rejected Borussia Dortmund’s loan-with-obligation offer for Carney Chukwuemeka, dismissing it as ‘insulting’. The Blues are pushing for a permanent transfer as they look to free space for priority signings Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho this summer. Dortmund’s structured bid failed to impress Chelsea, who want firm financial guarantees rather than conditional terms. Several clubs remain interested in the 20-year-old midfielder, with Chelsea’s management favouring a clean exit to accelerate their summer squad restructuring plans.