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Chukwuemeka saw his development at Chelsea halted by a knee injury in 2023 and has struggled to get back into the team since Chelsea have given permission to Borussia Dortmund to fly Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino to Germany to complete moves that will take player sales at Stamford Bridge this summer to beyond £270m. Chukwuemeka, 21, spent the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund and is set to sign on a permanent basis for a fee rising to about £24m, with a significant sell-on clause included. The England Under-20 international was keen to move back to the Westfalenstadion despite interest from RB Leizpig and is in the process of finalising his return. That deal would take Chelsea's income from player sales this summer to a league-high £273. 4m, which almost balances out the £277m spent on incoming transfers. Uefa have told Chelsea they must record a positive transfer balance this window in order to be allowed to register their new signings for this season's Champions League. It follows them having been fined £26. 7m for a breach of Uefa's football earning rules and having had a squad cost ratio - the proportion of their income paid out in wages - above 80%. Meanwhile, Anselmino has agreed to join Dortmund on a season-long loan deal without any option to buy clauses included. The Argentine defender was told by manager Enzo Maresca that he needed a loan move to play the minutes he needs to develop amid competition for places in the Chelsea first-team squad. But he remains an important part of future planning at Stamford Bridge, and moves to Dortmund to cover the recent injuries of defenders Niklas Sule, Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck. Chukwuemeka has played 32 matches for Chelsea since joining in a £20m move from Aston Villa in 2022, while Anselmino made a single substitute appearance at the Club World Cup having joined the west Londoners from Boca Juniors in January for £15. 6m. Chelsea hope to sign to more players in the nine days remaining in the window, with Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons targeted. Forwards Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Tyrique George are expected to leave, while Chelsea could sell as many as nine players, including in the so-called 'bomb squad', with the Blues looking at options for Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi amongst others. Latest Crystal Palace news, analysis and fan views Ask about Crystal Palace - what do you want to know? Premier League: Everton lead Brighton at new stadium & Palace in front Argentina beat All Blacks at home for first time Ireland breeze past Japan in World Cup opener The ups and downs of a 30-year marriage Why was this French film so controversial? Secrets and passions unravel after a family reunion Can nail polish and gels damage our nails? Skill, confidence & laughs - schoolboy Dowman takes to Premier League The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician Sinner & Alcaraz again? Swiatek or Sabalenka? US Open preview Salt, Simeone and Inzaghi - Pisa's fall and rise England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA Video England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA 'I'd love to be a WWE wrestler' - Guehi in his own words Why Rugby World Cup 2025 will change game West Ham booed as Chelsea score five in convincing win. Video West Ham booed as Chelsea score five in convincing win Arsenal's ruthless Eze coup shows intent - leaving Spurs stunned US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community Ferguson wouldn't have allowed half-time player interviews - Rooney 'Bold' US Open gets everyone talking about mixed doubles What does your club need before transfer window shuts? Weekly sports quiz: Who stood too close to Chelsea's wall? Rodgers v Celtic's board - the sequel Which is the most beautiful F1 car in history? Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.