Anselmino or Chalobah? Chelsea duo in Dortmund’s sights | OneFootball

Nico Schlotterbeck (25): Meniscus tear. Niklas Süle (29): Muscle injury in the calf. Emre Can (31): Groin problems. Borussia Dortmund’s central defense is on its last legs. If Waldemar Anton (29) were also to be sidelined, the situation would be dire. The BVB management is therefore intensively searching for personnel alternatives.

Once again, Chelsea FC has come into the black and yellow’s sights. In the second half of the 2023/24 season, loan player Ian Maatsen (23) caused quite a stir on the left side of defense. The Dutchman delivered such strong performances that he even made it into the squad for the 2024 European Championship.

Midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka (21) was unable to fully showcase his potential last season due to injuries and fitness issues. Nevertheless, Borussia’s management is still working on signing the young Englishman, who has returned to the Blues after his loan spell ended.

In addition to Chukwuemeka, Dortmund has its eye on two more Chelsea professionals. One of them is the Argentine Aarón Anselmino. The 20-year-old center-back is set to move from Stamford Bridge to Westphalia on loan. The London club paid a transfer fee of 16.5 million euros to Boca Juniors in 2024. He made his debut for the Blues’ first team at the Club World Cup.

Loan preferred

According to Sky Sport, Anselmino has already given his approval for a loan move to Dortmund. However, the Argentine will only be allowed to transfer once BVB secures Chukwuemeka on a permanent deal. The midfielder is expected to bring in 25 million euros for the reigning Club World Cup and Conference League champions.

BVB has also set its sights on Trevoh Chalobah, according to Christian Falk from CF Bayern Insider. The 26-year-old defensive all-rounder is comfortable not only in central defense but also on the right side and in defensive midfield. The one-time England international therefore fits perfectly into BVB’s requirements profile, but is only expected to join on loan.

Chalobah is under contract with the Blues until 2028. His market value is 25 million euros (according to transfermarkt.de). He came up through Chelsea’s youth system but has already been loaned out several times: Ipswich Town, Huddersfield Town, FC Lorient, and Crystal Palace. He has made a total of 84 appearances in the Premier League and 79 games in the Championship.

However, the signing of Anselmino is said to be the priority.

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