Aston Villa are very interested’ in bringing Chukwuemeka, who graduated from their system, back to the team, according to a Football Insider report. Despite his lack of influence at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea is open to hearing bids for the 21-year-old, although they value him at about £40 million. Villa may have trouble justifying spending twice as much to re-sign him given that they only paid £20 million for him two years ago.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if Chukwuemeka was keen on a departure, considering he’s started just one game in all competitions and hasn’t even made the bench in the Premier League this season. The ‘phenomenal’ 21-year-old midfielder’s career is currently stalling, so remaining with Chelsea isn’t going to be ideal for his development. With Chelsea valuing him at £40m, they clearly still see potential in him. A loan departure could be the ideal situation for Chukwuemeka, allowing him to develop and get game time.
Carney Chukwuemeka and his problems at Chelsea
Since moving to Chelsea from Aston Villa in August 2022, Carney Chukwuemeka’s growth has stalled. The Englishman landed at Stamford Bridge surrounded by hoopla and excitement. The youthful player has, however, struggled for playing time over the past 30 months due to physical concerns and fierce competition for spots. Several prestigious teams throughout Europe are fighting for Chukwuemeka’s signing, and his stock in the market is still high. Even though the English midfield whizkid has recently been linked to Rangers, Celtic, and AC Milan, a move across the Premier League may be in the cards for him.
With the West Midlands team requesting over £40 million to let him go, Chelsea’s asking price might make things more difficult. Despite being a “concrete January target,” the source asserts that the Villans are unwilling to spend £40 million to re-sign the Englishman, who is 21. With a £40 million transfer price demanded, it will be intriguing to see if Chelsea or Aston Villa will make concessions.
