Chelsea will be open to selling Carney Chukwuemeka in the summer of 2025 if he fails to change the management’s mind about his role in the squad, according to Ben Jacobs, who has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.

After a major clearout last summer, which saw players like Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling, and Trevoh Chalobah leave due to their incompatibility with Enzo Maresca’s style of play, some players, including Ben Chilwell, David Datro Fofana, and Chukwuemeka, remain in limbo at Stamford Bridge. However, unlike Chilwell and Fofana, Chukwuemeka has been given a chance to prove himself and potentially regain his place in the team.

Chukwuemeka, described as a “phenomenal talent” upon his arrival from Aston Villa in 2022, is not a significant financial burden for the club, given his relatively modest wages and a transfer fee of under £20 million. The club is open to allowing him to change their minds and climb up the pecking order. Nonetheless, Chelsea is considering the possibility of loaning him out to get more regular football elsewhere. If a loan cannot be arranged, they may look to sell him permanently in 2025.

Ben Jacobs explained: “Chelsea don’t look at Chukwuemeka as somebody that is a big outlay on the wage bill. Nor was he signed for a particularly large fee. It was a big fee, given his age and his profile at the time, but it’s under £20million all in, so Chelsea want to give the player the opportunity to maybe change their mind or move higher in the pecking order. That may come through a loan to get him more minutes, or if something can’t be facilitated, they’ll be open for a sale in 2025.”

Chukwuemeka made nine appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League last season, starting the first two matches under Mauricio Pochettino before an injury left him sidelined for much of the campaign. His future at Stamford Bridge now hangs in the balance, with the next season potentially being a pivotal one in determining whether he stays or leaves in 2025.

Chelsea supporters will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if Chukwuemeka can make the most of this opportunity and secure his future with the club or if the Blues will decide to part ways with this young talent next summer.