Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka is not on the team's roster for the match against Wolves, according to the latest news from transfer expert Romano, further fueling rumors of his imminent departure. It is said that Chukwuemeka could leave Chelsea next week to join another club.
The likelihood of Chukwuemeka's departure is corroborated by a number of things. Firstly, he has failed to make Chelsea's roster for a number of matches in a row, suggesting that his place in the team is not secure. Secondly, Romano pointed out that several clubs have already made offers to Chukwuemeka, which provides him with more options. Finally, considering Chukwuemeka's limited appearances at Chelsea last season, he is likely to seek more game time and development opportunities in a new environment.
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in the summer of 2022 for a fee of €18 million, but his performances last season did not live up to expectations. He only got 12 appearances throughout the season, of which only 2 were starts, scoring 2 goals. Such performance obviously can not let the Chelsea manager and fans satisfied, but also for him to leave the team laid the foundation.
It is worth noting that Chukwuemeka's contract with Chelsea expires in the summer of 2028, but his current détournement price has dropped to €15 million. This suggests that despite having a longer contract term, his market value has suffered due to his poor performances at Chelsea. However, Chukwuemeka remains a good option for clubs looking to bring in young, promising midfielders.
Apart from Chukwuemeka, Sterling and Chilwell are also rumored to be out of Chelsea's future plans. This further adds to Chelsea's uncertainty in the transfer market and provides more opportunities for other clubs to bring in Chelsea players. For Chelsea, they need to make wise decisions in the transfer market to ensure the future competitiveness and development of the team.
