Romano: Chuk Umeka hopes to transfer to Dortmund, Chelsea insists on accepting permanent transfers only

Football     7:25pm, 4 August 2025

According to well-known transfer reporter Romano, Dortmund has reopened direct negotiations with Chelsea on Chuk Umeka.

Romano said Dortmund and Chelsea are negotiating on Chuk Umeka's transfer plan because the player himself hopes to join Dortmund. Chelsea insists on accepting permanent transfers only.

The 21-year-old England midfielder Chuk Umeca was loaned to Dortmund from Chelsea in February this year. Last season, he represented Dortmund in various competitions and scored 1 goal. Chuk Umeka's contract with the club expires in the summer of 2028, and currently the player De has turned 18 million euros.