90min reports on Borussia Dortmund's interest in Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko as their top target. Borussia Dortmund have reportedly made Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko their 'top target' ahead of Chelsea's outcast vice-captain Ben Chilwell. Chilwell, who has been restricted to just one Carabao Cup appearance for Chelsea this season.

Ben Chilwell might receive an opportunity to leave Chelsea for Borussia Dortmund. The German club is seeking alternatives after failing to secure Chilwell's teammate, Renato Veiga. It has been reported that Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, informed Chilwell that he does not have a future at the club. Chilwell's weekly wages of approximately £190,000 pose a challenge to any potential departure this month, whether it be on loan or a permanent transfer. Chelsea might have to continue subsidizing his wages, similar to their arrangement with Raheem Sterling, who is currently playing for Arsenal. Chilwell has only played 45 minutes of first-team football this season and was part of the so-called "bomb squad" that was asked to train separately from the main team. According to sources, he would rather remain in England and continue in the Premier League, although the prospect of joining last season's Champions League finalists could be appealing.

Ben Chilwell is considering leaving Stamford Bridge but is reluctant to forgo his salary of 12 million euros per season. Chelsea had communicated to him last summer that he was no longer needed, presenting two options: either paying him a severance package or loaning him while covering a substantial part of his salary. Chilwell was offered to several top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund, however, opted not to sign him initially due to his high salary demands, although they still show interest as they are in urgent need of a left-back.

Borussia Dortmund have included Ben Chilwell in their list of potential left-back recruits to enhance their options for the upcoming January transfer window. In the previous season, Dortmund had taken Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen on loan and were presented with an opportunity to sign Chilwell during the past summer, which they chose not to pursue. Nonetheless, the relationship between the two clubs remains strong, and Dortmund is contemplating Chilwell as a target for the mid-season transfer.