Real Madrid are reportedly planning a move for Josh Acheampong, Chelsea’s promising young defender, in the upcoming January transfer window. The Spanish giants see Acheampong as both a short-term option at right-back and a long-term solution for their backline.
According to The Independent, Real Madrid have long admired Josh Acheampong, but Dani Carvajal’s long-term knee injury has accelerated their pursuit.
The Spanish full-back is out for a long-time after suffering a significant knee injury that includes tears to his ACL, LCL, and other ligaments.
Real Madrid to test Chelsea with January offer for Josh Acheampong
Madrid are in urgent need of a long-term solution at right-back, and have been linked with several players already, including the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jeremie Frimpong and Pedro Porro.
The report explains that while the likes of Trent will no doubt be a marquee signing for the European giants, Acheampong represents exactly the type of profile that Madrid have been seeking to build their squad around.
It further adds that Real Madrid are set to test Chelsea’s resolve with a January offer for Josh Acheampong. While Chelsea are keen to retain their young defender, Madrid’s interest is strong, and a move could be part of their broader long-term strategy for rebuilding their defence.
Chelsea’s rising star: Josh Acheampong
The London-born centre-back signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in January 2024 and made his Premier League debut in May, coming off the bench in a 2-0 win over Tottenham.
Despite limited appearances for the Chelsea first team, Acheampong’s potential has not gone unnoticed. Top clubs like Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are reportedly keeping a close eye on his development, making the competition for his signature intense.
Acheampong, who has been with Chelsea’s academy since the age of eight, has shown versatility and defensive quality that makes him an attractive prospect for top-tier clubs. His progression through the ranks has only solidified his reputation as a rising star.
While Chelsea will likely want to hold onto their young defender, Real Madrid’s interest looks strong, and they could look to make a move as part of their long-term strategy.
Any player that is good Real Madrid are supposedly in for them Alexandra Trent Reese James Jeremie Frimpong. The list goes on. Now apparently they want Chelsea’s rising star Josh Acheampong. I don’t think so unless if they pay silly big money for him, I can’t see Chelsea letting him go. I have to admit we need to play more to give him first team experience as he is rising star and deserves some playing time. But honestly, I don’t think Chelsea will sell him. I think Real Madrid have more chance of signing Alexandra Trent. Maybe Reece James who is also a fantastic player and they will need to pay big money for him. But maybe Chelsea would be willing to listen as he’s had a lot of injury problems. I’m a Chelsea fan myself and I would hate to see either of them go. As we are building something very special at Stanford Bridge with great potential for the future.