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Bundesliga Watch: RB Leipzig could stifle Borussia Dortmund and make a play for Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka

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According to a report from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig could be seeking to take advantage of the stalemate between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund for Carney Chukwuemeka:

⚪️ EXCL | RB Leipzig are now pushing to sign Carney Chukwuemeka.

Leipzig have opened talks over the 21 y/o central midfielder from Chelsea. Further steps are planned for Wednesday. #CFC

⚠️ Leipzig have now also been informed that Chelsea want to sign Xavi Simons. RB are prepared to sell. A verbal agreement between

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Xavi and Chelsea is close, but not 100% done yet.

This would come as a blow to Dortmund, who liked Chukwuemeka and wanted him to be a part of its 2025/26 squad.


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