Overview

• Carney Chukwuemeka arrived in the city by private plane Sunday night and reported Monday morning to the Knappschafts-Krankenhaus in Brackel for his medical.
• The 21-year-old, who spent the previous half-season on loan, is expected to sign a long-term contract to make the move permanent if all checks are completed.
• Chelsea had not yet granted formal clearance for 20-year-old defender Aaron Anselmino to proceed to a medical, keeping that move on hold.
• Dortmund intends to take Anselmino on a loan without a purchase option to address near-term defensive gaps.
• Sporting director Sebastian Kehl is driving late-window business after a draw at St. Pauli and concerns over defensive absences and limited final-third creativity.