Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has admitted they are keen to keep hold of Carney Chukwuemeka after his loan return to Chelsea expires.

The 21-year-old joined Dortmund on loan from Chelsea at the start of the year and has made 16 appearances and scored once.

Chukwuemeka was also part of the Dortmund squad that travelled to the Club World Cup, where they were knocked out by Real Madrid,

meaning Chukwuemeka’s loan spell has also come to an end. But Kehl revealed that discussions will take place in the coming days and that Dortmund are keen to tie the player down to the club.

“Carney’s loan ends today,” Kehl told reporters after the defeat to Madrid.

“That was the agreement with Chelsea, so let’s see. ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี We will discuss him further in the next few days. I think Carney joining us was a good decision. “

Let’s see how we handle everything. It’s not easy but we will try to keep him for sure because he’s a very good player. This is about the future and at the moment I don’t know.”

The report claims Chelsea also value Chukwuemeka at £40million, according to his release clause, making it difficult for Dortmund to sign him permanently unless the fee is reduced. Another option is a year-long loan.

“A loan is always easier than buying, especially for a player of Carney’s stature, but let’s wait and see. “

The discussions have not progressed much at the moment, but I can tell you we are close with the player and he loves Dortmund, so it’s pretty good. “

The rest will be a decision between Chelsea and us. It won’t happen tomorrow, it won’t happen on Tuesday. I think it will take a few more days.”