Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is concerned about Chukwuemeka’s lack of playing time affecting his development. Chelsea is open to sending him out on loan to give him more playing time, but the right offer could persuade them to sell him permanently. Eintracht Frankfurt is one of the foreign clubs showing interest. Chelsea’s asking price for Chukwuemeka is around €25 million.

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka held talks with Bundesliga side Frankfurt over a loan before negotiations fell through. The midfielder could still seal an overseas loan this summer. (Rahman Osman)