Enzo Maresca gives green-lights as unwanted Chelsea star set to leave club in January
Carney Chukwuemeka, a Chelsea midfielder, is reportedly a transfer target for AC Milan and Saudi Arabian clubs ahead of January, with Enzo Maresca willing to allow him leave Stamford Bridge.
According to sources familiar with the issue, Chukwuemeka is not in Maresca’s plans at Chelsea, and the club would prefer to sell the England youth international in a permanent deal as soon as feasible.
So far, there has been a lot of interest in signing Chukwuemeka on loan, and CaughtOffside knows that Milan is also looking for low-cost options to bolster their midfield in January.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea and Milan can reach a deal, although the clubs have a good relationship, having recently done business for deals involving Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Carney Chukwuemeka transfer: No way back for the Chelsea midfielder under Enzo Maresca
It seems highly likely now that Chukwuemeka is nearing the end of his Chelsea career, at least while Maresca remains in charge.
The Italian tactician has made a bright start with the Blues, and has done some smart work trimming down the squad in recent months, with the likes of Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah leaving during the summer.
It now seems that Chukwuemeka is also firmly out of Maresca’s plans, alongside Ben Chilwell, with those two looking the most likely January exits from the west London club.