Josh Acheampong: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

From Spain: 'Alarm' at Chelsea as transfer suitors line up for key first-team star

Chelsea are reportedly facing transfer interest in talented young defender Josh Acheampong from several clubs across Europe. The highly-rated 20-year-old hasn’t quite managed to establish himself as a regular starter at Stamford Bridge yet, but the feeling for some time has been that the club want to keep him.

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So here we are again. Chelsea lose/don’t win, Chelsea twitter goes nuts, there’s a public inquiry, everyone is rubbish, manager out (and yes, I’ve seen Alonso out tweets already).

VfL Wolfsburg News / Caught Offside / August 16

Premier League club ready to test the waters with move for ‘untouchable’ Chelsea talent

Coventry City are considering an ambitious move for Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong as Frank Lampard looks to strengthen his squad for their return to the Premier League.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / July 31

Crystal Palace consider move for Chelsea talent after losing key star

Crystal Palace have sanctioned the departure of Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, and they are now looking to replace the Frenchman. According to a report from the BBC, they are keeping tabs on the Chelsea defender, Josh Acheampong.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 23

Chelsea sends a message to Arsenal about their youngster

Josh Acheampong is regarded as one of the finest young talents in the Premier League at the moment, and Arsenal are interested in adding the defender to their squad during the current transfer window.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / June 2

Untouchable: Chelsea reject approaches for defender Man City & Man United appreciate

Chelsea have reportedly rejected approaches from several clubs in England and across Europe for Josh Acheampong, making it clear that the young defender is not for sale this summer.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / May 26

Chelsea could loan out first team striker before he’s played a minute for the Blues

Chelsea’s potential loans for next season show what a bad situation the squad is in now that there is no European football to come. With the transfer window now open, it’s the time for everyone to publish their “keep, sell, loan” pieces about Chelsea’s current squad.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / May 26

Exclusive: Chelsea discuss six transfers with Premier League rivals in West London summit

Chelsea and Newcastle are expected to do a lot of business this summer, and a recent summit saw them discuss SIX players. Our writer Simon Phillips has been full of exclusives this week, and the latest is all about Newcastle.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / May 23

Manchester United plotting surprise move for 'untouchable' Chelsea ace

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Chelsea defender, Josh Acheampong. The 19-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities, and he could be open to leaving the club in the summer.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / May 23

'Untouchable' Chelsea youngster tells sources he will 'explore options' of transfer if club don’t convince him he will play

Ben Jacobs has said that Josh Acheampong would be interested in exploring his options if he feels he won’t get games at Chelsea. We think of Ben Jacobs as a Chelsea focused journalist, but he’s out there all the time making connections.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / May 23

'My information is' – Ben Jacobs provides update on Chelsea ace who’s been scouted by Man United

Manchester United have scouted Josh Acheampong, who could explore his options if he doesn’t feel he’ll get regular game time under Xabi Alonso according to Ben Jacobs.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 13

Bayern Munich showing interest in Chelsea player who will surely ask to leave

Bayern Munich are showing solid transfer interest in signing Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong this summer. And I’d not be at all surprised if the youngster now pushes to leave Chelsea and asks if he can go this summer, because he is being treated horribly here at the club right now.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 13

Exclusive claims Bayern are 'closely' watching Chelsea academy talent already

Top German transfer insider Christian Falk has confirmed that Bayern Munich are tracking Josh Acheampong. After Josh Acheampong failed to start against Port Vale there was another wave of frustration among Chelsea fans about how their latest academy talent was being treated.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / April 13

Bayern Munich closely monitoring Chelsea prospect despite stable defensive plans

Bayern Munich may not be actively searching for a new central defender at present, but the Bundesliga champions are reportedly keeping a close eye on Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong as part of their long-term scouting strategy.

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Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 9

Report: Chelsea set Josh Acheampong transfer stance amid exit rumours over lack of minutes

There are no plans to sell Josh Acheampong this summer despite his lack of minutes this season according to reports. Acheampong came through the ranks at Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy, and was promoted to the first team squad by Enzo Maresca last season.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / April 9

Decision made: Chelsea to block star’s potential transfer away this summer

Chelsea are reportedly not prepared to sell Josh Acheampong this summer despite having plans to sign a new defender. The Blues have faced interest from the likes of Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace in Acheampong in recent times, and that’s expected to continue.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 8

Chelsea have 'no plans' to sell fan favourite this summer – but still need to keep him happy

Josh Acheampong is struggling for minutes right now, but a source says the club still aren’t planning to sell him. You wouldn’t expect Chelsea’s team news against a League One side to cause too much controversy, but the Port Vale announcement caused a wide-ranging throwing up of hands online for one simple reason.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 4

'Enjoy the Bayern Munich move' – Chelsea fans despair over 'the next Lewis Hall' who has been snubbed again

Josh Acheampong was left out again by Liam Rosenior, despite this being a perfect chance for him to play, and fans have lost patience. Chelsea’s team for today’s game against Port Vale in the FA Cup is very, very strong.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / March 28

Report: Tottenham one of three Premier League clubs weighing up move for 'interesting' Chelsea star

Tottenham are one of three Premier League sides said to be interested in Josh Acheampong according to journalist Christian Falk. Acheampong came through the ranks at Chelsea and was promoted to the first team squad by Enzo Maresca last season.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / March 27

Exclusive says transfer for Chelsea youngster is 'within Bayern Munich’s range'

Josh Acheampong has been linked with an exit from Chelsea, and Bayern Munich now seem a potential destination. The last few weeks have seen an increase in the number of rumours about the potential departure of Josh Acheampong from Chelsea.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / March 26

Chelsea make Josh Acheampong transfer decision amid his struggles for minutes

Chelsea are not interested in selling their young defender Josh Acheampong, despite his limited minutes on the pitch this season, according to reports.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 22

The Sun reveal how Chelsea really feel about young star Josh Acheampong

Josh Acheampong is expected to continue to grow at Chelsea, and is seen as a player who can develop into one of the best in the world in his position according to reports.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 11

Chelsea handed Josh Acheampong fitness boost after recent England U21 involvement

Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong started in England Under-21's 4-0 win over Moldova on Friday despite sustaining a knock in last week's win over Liverpool.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / September 23

Why Josh Acheampong is absent vs Lincoln as Cole Palmer's Carabao Cup omission confirmed

The reason for Josh Acheampong's absence from Chelsea's matchday squad against Lincoln City has been confirmed. Head coach Enzo Maresca named his team to face the League One side on Tuesday night in the Carabao Cup, however Acheampong was surprisingly missing from the team.

Soccer News / Harry Hotspur / July 3, 2025

Player ‘could be leaving Chelsea’, ‘Tottenham have been mentioned’ as a destination

Josh Acheampong has been linked with a move away from Chelsea during the summer transfer window. According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, the 19-year-old defender could be on his way out of the club due to the lack of gametime.