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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Austria are working to convince a highly-rated English youngster to switch his national allegiance prior to the World Cup. The 22-year-old former England wonderkid, who has featured at various youth levels for the Young Lions, is also eligible to represent Nigeria, France and Austria. According to a report from Bild, the Austrian FA are ironing out an agreement that may see the youngster play for Austria, which would greatly improve his chances of appearing at the World Cup.
Carney Chukwuemeka has started in eight games for Borussia Dortmund this season and registered two goals, including a 95th minute equaliser against Frankfurt last month. The 22-year-old played for Aston Villa and Chelsea between 2016 and 2024, notably scoring a 92nd minute winner in the latter's FA Cup quarter-final clash against Leicester shortly before his loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
Chukwuemeka first moved to Austria’s neighbouring country Germany in 2025 before signing permanently to Borussia Dortmund in August of last year for a fee of £17. 5 million. The youngster, who starts predominantly on the left wing for the German club, is allowed per FIFA rules to switch nationalities as he has never made a senior appearance for England. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The 22-year-old was born in Austria but lived in England for most of his life following his family's move to Northampton. Chukwuemeka, who has featured in 26 games for Borussia Dortmund this season, was the subject of similar reports in 2023 that claimed Austria were attempting to persuade the youngster to switch his national allegiance. Austria, led by ex-Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick, are in a group with Jordan, Algeria and Argentina in the upcoming World Cup, with a reasonable chance of progression to the knockouts.
The winger was once described by former Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow as "probably the best 16-year-old in England". Purslow also told Aston Villa fans in 2022 that he "tried [his] damnedest" to keep hold of the youngster prior to his move to Chelsea. Chukwuemeka may feature in Borussia Dortmund's return to Bundesliga against Mainz on Friday evening. Kedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC, he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television, you can find his words in Screen International, Four Four Two, Manchester Evening News and more. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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