Chelsea rejects offers for defender Josh Acheampong amid high interest
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Chelsea has dismissed several approaches for young defender Josh Acheampong, aged 20. The club views Acheampong as one of their 'untouchables,' alongside players like Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo, despite the defender making limited appearances last season. Arsenal, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace are reportedly monitoring Acheampong’s situation, as well as Bournemouth, who showed interest last summer. Acheampong is under contract at Chelsea until 2029, but it remains unclear if he is seeking a transfer.
- •Chelsea rejects multiple offers for Josh Acheampong.
- •Acheampong is considered an 'untouchable' by the club.
- •He made 17 Premier League appearances last season.
- •Arsenal, Newcastle, Crystal Palace are monitoring him.
- •Bournemouth retains interest from last summer.
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea reject approaches for Acheampong
- 7:48 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea reject approaches for Acheampong
"Chelsea reject multiple approaches for promising young defender Josh Acheampong who the club consider one of their 'untouchables'.
"Chelsea reject multiple approaches for promising young defender Josh Acheampong who the club consider one of their 'untouchables'.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:49 PMChelsea reject approaches for Acheampong
Chelsea reject multiple approaches for promising young defender Josh Acheampong who the club consider one of their 'untouchables'.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 7:48 PMChelsea reject approaches for Acheampong
Chelsea reject multiple approaches for promising young defender Josh Acheampong who the club consider one of their 'untouchables'.
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