Napoli are in discussions with Chelsea over a move for midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka according to reports.
It’s been a busy summer for the Blues who have once again made a number of new signings, the most recent of which is Joao Felix, who was presented to the fans before Chelsea’s Europa Conference League game against Servette on Thursday night.
Whilst Chelsea would like to bring a striker in before the end of the window their main priority is outgoings with a number of players needing to leave the club.
Napoli in discussions fo Chukwuemeka
The Blues currently have several players training away from the first team squad including the likes of Raheem Sterling, Romelu Lukaku, Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah.
However, there’s also players training with the first team squad who could leave before the end of the window.
Chuwkuemeka, who joined Chelsea in a deal worth £20m from Aston Villa in 2022 falls into that category.
The 20-year-old, who has been plagued by injury, missed the majority of last season and has only made 27 appearances in his two seasons at Stamford Bridge.
It appeared Chukwuemeka might have been in Enzo Maresca’s plans after he started the first two games of pre-season but he hasn’t featured since then.
BBC Sport have now reported that Napoli are in conversations with Chelsea for Chukwuemeka with his time at Chelsea looking like it could be over.
It was reported earlier this summer that Chukwuemeka has a release clause of £40m in his contract, whilst it’s believed the Blues want an obligation to buy if they were to loan the former Villa man out.
Napoli, who are managed by former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte are also looking to sign Romelu Lukaku from the Blues, whilst they are also closing in on a deal for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour.
I hope Maresca knows what he is doing, Chukwuemeka is a very good player who unfortunately last season was unlucky with injuries. Chelsea have released so many good players in the past who have turned out to be world class. I hope we loan him out . It’s just like the Italian clubs to pay next to nothing, and in 2-3 years time want an absolute fortune for him . Good riddance to lazy Stirling.
Yes for sure chukwuemeka is a really good player and truth be told I’m one of his fan, but how much game time would he get when the likes of lavia,fenandes,Moises are there, and not to mention the likes of paez coming in next year, don’t you think it’s better he moved on?
He may be a better player .
Chukwuemeka isn’t a calibre of player Chelsea needed in this squad. We are a fearful and epl galatico so why are them looking out for this young players like the days of Arsene Wenger? Even if we want a young player not buying any kind bro please let chukwuemeka go and continue from either Tottenham or Newcastle. Chelsea we no dey play here u hear me soooo.