Overview
- Chelsea, which restated Thursday that Josh Acheampong is off the market, has turned away interest from Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace.
- The England Under-21 defender has played sparingly this season, with few Premier League minutes since January.
- Club leaders still back his ceiling, pointing to standout displays and Enzo Maresca’s public praise for his ability to play across the back line and in midfield.
- Recruitment plans now focus on adding a senior centre-back after missing out on Jeremy Jacquet to Liverpool, which could further limit near-term openings.
- With Reece James and Malo Gusto set at right-back, his best route into lineups may come through covering multiple roles, and some reports float a loan as a possible next step.