Chelsea rejects Manchester United approach for young defender Acheampong

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 07:50 · Archive

Manchester United approached Chelsea to sign defender Josh Acheampong in the summer but were rejected.

Manchester United approached Chelsea to sign young defender Josh Acheampong in the summer but were rejected by their Premier League rivals. Acheampong, 20, is regarded as one of the most highly-rated young players in the world and has made over 50 appearances since his debut for Chelsea in May 2024.

Chelsea declared the academy graduate 'untouchable' in terms of an exit. According to talkSPORT, Chelsea rejected offers from multiple clubs across Europe in addition to Manchester United's enquiry. United's manager Michael Carrick was keen to bolster defensive options during the summer transfer window.

In response to the substantial interest, Chelsea are preparing to hand Acheampong a bumper new contract to extend his terms beyond his current deal expiring in 2029. This follows recent contract extensions agreed with Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo. Acheampong has featured in six of Chelsea's first seven league games this season and has started six of their past nine matches in all competitions under new manager Xabi Alonso, helping Chelsea improve their defensive record.

How it is being reported

• How England hopeful Acheampong is giving Chelsea a big decision to makeFor the first time, Chelsea's actions match the rhetoric surrounding their desire to keep academy defender Josh Acheampong.BBC Sport · 21 Oct, 07:26
• Chelsea rejected Manchester United transfer approach for ‘untouchable’ starChelsea defender Josh Acheampong (Picture: Getty) Manchester United made an approach to sign Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong in the summer but were knocked back by their Premier League rivals. Acheampong, 20, is regarded as one of the most highly-rated young players in the world, having made over…Metro · 20 Oct, 21:19

In this story: Josh Acheampong · Manchester United · Chelsea · Michael Carrick · Xabi Alonso

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