{"id":34975,"date":"2026-07-22T17:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=34975"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:44:48","slug":"chelsea-stays-resilient-amid-rising-premier-league-interest-in-josh-acheampong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/chelsea-stays-resilient-amid-rising-premier-league-interest-in-josh-acheampong\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Stays Resilient Amid Rising Premier League Interest in Josh Acheampong"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea is taking a calm approach regarding Josh Acheampong\u2019s future, even as interest from various Premier League teams increases ahead of the transfer deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The promising defender has drawn attention from multiple clubs, with Liverpool and Manchester United among those who have expressed interest recently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softfootball indicated in early June that Chelsea declined several inquiries for Acheampong, including two from rivals within the Premier League. The club, supported by head coach Xabi Alonso, emphasized their commitment to the academy graduate as part of their future strategy, with his contract extending to 2029.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50095\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softfootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gettyimages-2195056520-612x612-1.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"428\" alt=\"Josh Acheampong\" class=\"wp-image-50095\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 14: Josh Acheampong of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2025 in London, England. 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