Chelsea told asking price sign Felix Nmecha

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly prepared to sell midfielder Felix Nmecha to Chelsea this summer, with the London club said to be willing to pay a fee in the region of £61 million, according to Bild.

While no agreement has been reached, sources around the Bundesliga side suggest internal discussions have begun over a potential high-value sale, with Dortmund open to parting ways with the 25-year-old if their valuation is met.

CHELSEA are believed to view Nmecha as a versatile midfield option who could add dynamism, athleticism and ball-carrying ability to an evolving squad.

Nmecha, who joined Dortmund from Wolfsburg a few summers ago, has shown flashes of major potential despite an injury-affected campaign. His blend of physicality, progressive passing and ability to operate as both a No. 8 and No. 10 has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, but Chelsea are currently the most strongly linked.

Reports in England also continue to mention Manchester United as a possible alternative destination, though their interest is said to be less advanced. With uncertainty looming over United’s summer transfer budget and priorities under their new sporting structure, any move from Old Trafford may depend on outgoings and squad reshaping later in the window.

Would Nmecha choose Chelsea or Manchester United?

From a stylistic perspective, Chelsea may offer the clearer pathway. Their recruitment model has leaned heavily toward younger talents who can be developed over several seasons, and Nmecha would likely receive significant playing time in a midfield still seeking consistency and identity.

The project at Stamford Bridge—however turbulent at times—has a defined long-term direction centred on youth, which could appeal to a player still establishing himself at the elite level.

Manchester United present a more traditional allure: history, global stature and the prospect of eventually becoming a core part of a rebuilt midfield. Yet the uncertainty surrounding the squad’s summer overhaul and the roles of several existing midfielders may make the decision less straightforward.

For Nmecha, the question would be whether United can offer both continuity and a clear developmental environment.

At present, CHELSEA’s interest appears firmer and more concrete. If the £61 million figure proves accurate and negotiations progress, the London club may hold the advantage—not only financially, but in terms of project clarity and the likelihood of immediate integration.

Dortmund’s willingness to consider a sale has ensured that Nmecha will remain a prominent name in the early summer rumour mill.

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