Leipzig want to sign Carney Chukwuemeka amid Chelsea interest in Xavi Simon | OneFootball

Per Florian Plettenberg, “RB Leipzig are now pushing to sign Carney Chukwuemeka.” The Chelsea midfielder is on the chopping block this summer.

Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa three years ago, but he has struggled to break into the first team.

He joined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the second half of last season.

Chelsa hoped the successful loan spell would encourage Dortmund to sign Chukwuemeka permanently, but BVB stalled, allowing Leipzig into the race for the 21-year-old midfielder.

Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said of Chukwuemeka, “He is a very talented player. Very good quality. In our dynamic, he can use different spaces on the pitch.“

Unfortunately, injuries and changes at Chelsea have prevented him from developing into the talented player he can be, and a move away is the best solution for all parties.

Leipzig have reportedly opened talks to sign the England youth international, and they have an advantage over Dortmund in the race for his signature.

The Blues want to add a dynamic ball carrier to their roster and are pushing to sign Xavi Simons from Leipzig this summer.

Chelsea have holding midfielders, elite progressors, and other profiles in the engine room.

However, they lack a ball carrier, hence the links to players like Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Leipzig ace Simons.

After securing a deal for Simons, the only gaping hole left for Chelsea to plug ahead of next season is the left-back position.

The Blues have overworked Marc Cucurella and need a player to deputise for the Spanish international.

Another left-winger might be on the agenda, but it is not a must, considering Chelsea already have enough options for the flanks.

The focus should be on selling unwanted stars, including Chukwuemeka, Joao Felix, Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, and more, as they look to balance their books.