Carney Chukwuemeka’s future appears set to remain in England despite early links to Italian giants AC Milan.

Reports suggest that the 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder will not be moving to the Rossoneri this winter, either on loan or permanently.

According to football.london, Chelsea are open to allowing Chukwuemeka to leave during the January transfer window but prefer a move to another English club, either in the Premier League or Championship.

The Blues are keen to see the talented youngster continue his development domestically, where his progress can be closely monitored.

Chelsea view the potential loan move as an opportunity to assess whether Chukwuemeka can secure a future role in the first team. While AC Milan were previously considered the front-runners for his signature, it now seems clear that the club’s priority is keeping the midfielder within England’s football ecosystem.