Chelsea star deemed as ‘untouchable’ as club rebuff multiple approaches

Chelsea have rejected multiple approaches for defender Josh Acheampong, talkSPORT understands.

The England under-21 international is seen as untouchable by the Blues ahead of the summer transfer window.

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Acheampong is expected to be an important part of new manager Xabi Alonso‘s plans at Stamford Bridge.

The Spaniard has been appointed on a four-year deal following the club’s tenth place finish last term.

Acheampong interest

Chelsea have already been forced to knock back interest in Acheampong since the end of the campaign.

Approaches from clubs in both England and Europe have been made for the 20-year-old.

Manchester City and Manchester United are both admirers along with German champions Bayern Munich.

However, Acheampong is contracted with Chelsea until 2029 after signing a new deal in December 2024.

His extension came after the academy graduate made his Premier League debut aged 17.

The right-back has since gone on to make 44 first-team appearances, scoring twice.

He was also part of the side which won both the Conference League and Club World Cup in 2025.

Busy summer

As well as keeping hold of Acheampong, Alonso must also handle a quartet of new arrivals this summer.

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Chelsea are set to welcome four new players to the club this summer after completing pre-agreed transfers.

Striker Emmanuel Emegha will join the Blues from French side Strasbourg.

Meanwhile, youngsters Geovany Quenda, Denner and Dastan Satpaev will also complete their highly-anticipated moves.

There could still be outgoings too, though, even if Acheampong remains at the club.

talkSPORT understands that Enzo Fernandez wants to leave after missing out on European qualification.

The midfielder’s agent has already contacted Real Madrid over a potential transfer.

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However, Chelsea have slapped a £120million price tag on the World Cup winner in a bid to fend off any suitors.

Fernandez’s current contract expires in 2032 after he penned a nine-and-a-half year deal upon his arrival in January 2023.