October 17th 2024.
Real Madrid is interested in signing Chelsea's young talent, Josh Acheampong, in the upcoming January transfer window. According to reports, the Spanish giants have been eyeing the 18-year-old for some time now and see him as a potential short-term solution for their right-back position, as well as a future superstar.
Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, has praised Acheampong for his bravery and personality on the field, and the club's academy sees him as a valuable asset. However, Real Madrid's interest has only intensified due to their current injury crisis, with first-choice right-back Dani Carvajal and back-up centre-half Joan Martinez both out with injuries.
Acheampong, who can play at both right-back and centre-back, could potentially step into the Madrid starting lineup if he joins Carlo Ancelotti's team. Despite this, it should be noted that Chelsea has no intention of selling their young star, who is highly regarded as a gem in their academy.
Real Madrid would have to make a serious offer to test Chelsea's resolve, but it is not out of the question as they have reportedly been having second thoughts about their top target, Trent Alexander-Arnold, due to his high wage demands and potential lack of defensive capabilities.
In addition to Real Madrid, Acheampong has also caught the attention of other Premier League clubs such as Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham. These clubs are all monitoring the youngster and could potentially engage in a transfer battle in January.
Acheampong has already made his Premier League debut for Chelsea against Tottenham last season and also featured in their Carabao Cup win over Barrow AFC earlier this season. As for Chelsea, they are determined to hold on to their promising talent and continue nurturing him in their academy.
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