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Chelsea are planning to accept offers for young defender Josh Acheampong in the summer transfer window amid growing interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider<\/strong> that the 19-year-old is not expected to break into the first-team under Enzo Maresca.<\/p>\n As a result, they will be prepared to entertain offers for his permanent departure despite having agreed a new contract to extend his stay until 2029 just seven months ago.<\/p>\n Tottenham are among the clubs eyeing Acheampong<\/a> while Newcastle are also believed to be keeping tabs on the highly-rated Cobham graduate.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Football Insider<\/strong> revealed in November 2024 that Liverpool were interested in Acheampong<\/a> before he reluctantly put pen to paper on a new deal.<\/p>\n During the 2024-25 season, the defender made 12 senior appearances, including one at the Club World Cup, but is not considered a regular option.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n Chelsea make Josh Acheampong decision after contract controversy<\/strong><\/p>\n Before his contract extension last year, the Blues refused to give the defender a pathway into the first-team, as Stefan Borson told Football Insider<\/strong> Chelsea were acting unlawfully<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has now insisted Acheampong may finally be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge in search of regular minutes.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea have some big decisions to make this summer,\u201d he told Football Insider.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAt this time of the year, agents tend to get busy and start talking about the players\u2019 futures.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s been a bit of talk about Josh Acheampong, which may have come from the agent, suggesting he could be leaving Chelsea.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom what I hear, that might have come from club trying to drum up interest in him.<\/p>\n \u201cAs it stands, it\u2019s unlikely that he\u2019ll get into the Chelsea team with what they\u2019ve already got.<\/p>\n \u201cEnzo Maresca doesn\u2019t see him breaking into the starting XI and wasn\u2019t overly keen to give him chances last season, although he did give him a few.<\/p>\n \u201cI think if offers come in for him, they\u2019re going to be willing to let him go.<\/p>\n \u201cIn terms of interest, Newcastle and Tottenham have been mentioned, so let\u2019s see if they make a move.\u201d<\/p>\n Acheampong isn\u2019t the only Chelsea player who could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summer, amid speculation surrounding the future of Christopher Nkunku.<\/p>\n Football Insider<\/strong> revealed on 1 July that Nkunku is expected to be sold by Chelsea<\/a> in the coming weeks as they aim to shift fringe players from their squad.<\/p>\n With a number of incoming deals expected to follow Joao Pedro at the Blues in due course, they will be forced to cut others from their side.<\/p>\n This comes after Brown told Football Insider<\/strong> in April that Nkunku is \u201cdefinitely\u201d leaving Chelsea<\/a> with a number of Bundesliga clubs interested in the move.<\/p>\n For more Chelsea and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook<\/a> or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel<\/a> for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Related Posts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim – Breaking Media) Thu 3 July 2025 14:00, UK Chelsea are planning to 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Josh Acheampong could leave Chelsea this summer. (Credit: Imago) <\/p>\n![\"Chelsea](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chelsea-3-1024x576.png\")
Enzo Maresca is set for a busy transfer window. (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)Christopher Nkunku update emerges at Stamford Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n