Chelsea to demand Nigerian record fee of ₦77bn for Chukwuemeka with player set for January move
Chelsea are prepared to part ways with Nigerian-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka during the January transfer window.
But that will only happen for a record-breaking fee. According to reports from The Daily Mail, the Blues are seeking £40 million (approximately ₦77.9 billion) for the 21-year-old.
If the deal goes through, Chukwuemeka would become the most expensive Nigerian-eligible midfielder in history, surpassing Alex Iwobi’s £35 million move from Arsenal to Everton in 2019.
West Ham are reportedly leading the race for the former Aston Villa academy product, while Strasbourg, Chelsea’s sister club in France, are eyeing a loan deal.
Chelsea open to January exit of Carney Chukwuemeka – Getty image
Since joining Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022, Chukwuemeka has struggled for regular minutes.
He has yet to feature in a Premier League match this season and has made only five cup appearances under manager Enzo Maresca, starting just once.
