Chelsea’s Acheampong Attracting Interest From Newly Promoted Premier League Club

Coventry are keen on signing Josh Acheampong and Chelsea could be willing to consider a deal for the defender, according to talkSPORT.

That is despite the Blues previously labelling the academy graduate as untouchable heading into this summer’s transfer window.

talkSPORT reported in June that Chelsea had rejected multiple approaches for Acheampong, insisting he would be a vital part of new manager Xabi Alonso’s plans at Stamford Bridge.

But the west London outfit appear to have changed their stance since then, and could now do business with a familiar face.

With Coventry gearing up for their return to the Premier League after a 25-year absence, Blues legend Frank Lampard is keen to bolster his ranks by completing a deal for Acheampong.

The 20-year-old would offer top-flight experience, having made 17 league appearances last term in a breakthrough season.

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Speaking on the latest episode of The Window, talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent, Alex Crook confirmed the Sky Blues’ interest in Acheampong.

He said: “Keep an eye on Josh Acheampong. He’s a player that Frank Lampard would like to take to Coventry.

“And as we get towards the end of this window, there is a possibility that Chelsea might be willing to do that deal as well.”

Should a deal for Acheampong materialise, this would mark a stark turnaround from Chelsea’s previous not-for-sale stance.

Earlier this summer, they knocked back approaches from clubs in both England and Europe for the youngster.

Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as German giants Bayern Munich, were all said to be among Acheampong’s list of admirers.