Chelsea refuses to sell Josh Acheampong amid Arsenal interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Chelsea has communicated to Arsenal that defender Josh Acheampong is not available for transfer this summer. Acheampong, 20, has been with Chelsea since Under 8 level and broke into the senior team in 2024. Arsenal views him as a promising addition to strengthen their squad, having followed his development closely. Despite Arsenal's interest, Chelsea considers Acheampong an integral part of their long-term plans and aims to retain him under their new manager, Xabi Alonso, even as competition for defensive spots exists within the squad.
- •Arsenal targets Josh Acheampong for potential transfer.
- •Chelsea states Acheampong is not for sale this summer.
- •Acheampong has progressed through Chelsea's youth system.
- •Chelsea aims to keep Acheampong under new manager Xabi Alonso.
- •Arsenal sees potential in Acheampong as a future key player.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — 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....
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