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Chelsea Rejects Offers, Labels Defender Josh Acheampong Untouchable

6/2/2026

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Chelsea Blocks Transfer

Chelsea FC rejected multiple transfer approaches for defender Josh Acheampong.
The 20-year-old academy graduate has been placed on “untouchable” status like Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo.
He made 17 Premier League appearances last season, nine as a substitute.
His contract runs until 2029 while clubs including Arsenal, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth monitor his situation.

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Alonso Revamps Defence

Alonso will start at Stamford Bridge on July 1.
He inherited a defence that conceded 52 goals in the 2025-26 league.
He is likely to use a back-three with Acheampong as a right-sided centre-back or wing-back.
Chelsea plan to add two centre-backs—a veteran and a younger prospect—to strengthen the defence.
Ousmane Diomande is listed as a key target to provide a left-side option in Alonso’s possession style.

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Chelsea lists defenders

Chelsea’s hierarchy labeled Achampong untouchable before coach Xabi Alonso’s appointment.
The club is willing to field offers for senior defenders Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile and Mamadou Sarr.
Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Juventus have enquired about the 20-year-old.
Chelsea also left open possible moves for Wesley Fofana and Malo Gusto if suitable offers appear.

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Chelsea Blocks Transfer

Chelsea FC rejected multiple transfer approaches for defender Josh Acheampong.
The 20-year-old academy graduate has been placed on “untouchable” status like Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo.
He made 17 Premier League appearances last season, nine as a substitute.
His contract runs until 2029 while clubs including Arsenal, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth monitor his situation.

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