Borussia Dortmund initially cooled their interest in Chukwuemeka after Nuri Şahin’s departure, but they have now reignited their pursuit. Reports suggested Dortmund proposed a loan deal with a £25m option to buy, but Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea will not accept a buy option and insist on a temporary loan only. This marks a sharp U-turn from Chelsea’s earlier stance, where they valued Chukwuemeka at £45m for a permanent transfer. The handling of the young midfielder has drawn criticism, as he has not played a single minute in the Premier League under Enzo Maresca. With the transfer deadline looming, securing game time at Dortmund would be beneficial for his development, but Chelsea’s indecision has delayed a move that should have been resolved much earlier.