Chelsea are reportedly prepared to allow Carney Chukwuemeka to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window. The talented 21-year-old midfielder, who has struggled for game time this season, could make a temporary move if a suitable agreement is reached regarding his wages.

Crystal Palace, long-term admirers of the England youth international of Nigerian descent, are among the clubs vying for his signature. Despite their interest in the summer, a deal never materialized due to Chukwuemeka’s high salary. However, Chelsea are now open to contributing a portion of his wages to facilitate a loan move.

According to The Mirror, other suitors for Chukwuemeka include Ipswich Town, AC Milan, and Celtic, as they look to strengthen their squads mid-season.

Chukwuemeka’s lack of opportunities stems from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca’s tactical preference for a double-pivot midfield setup. This has seen the young midfielder fall down the pecking order. He has only made one start this season, during Chelsea’s 3-1 UEFA Europa Conference League victory over FC Astana, where he was substituted in the 67th minute.

The 21-year-old was notably absent from Chelsea’s matchday squad in their recent 2-1 Premier League victory over Brentford, which saw the Blues continue their push to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool.

With the January window approaching, Chukwuemeka’s immediate future remains uncertain. A loan spell could provide him with the much-needed game time to reignite his development and showcase his talent.