Chelsea have no intention of selling Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund target Josh Acheampong | OneFootball

Manager Enzo Maresca says Chelsea have no intention of selling Josh Acheampong this summer.

The 19-year-old’s impressive development has caught the eye of Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund, who could make a concrete offer to sign him.

However, Maresca insists they have no interest in selling one of their best academy talents.

Ahead of Chelsea’s Club World Cup round-of-16 clash with Benfica, Maresca said (per The Athletic): “The clubs that you mentioned like Josh, but we also like Josh.

“All clubs like good players. My idea, my plan with Josh is quite clear. I really like Josh, and I think that he can be a top defender for this club.

“It’s on him also to have the right timing to do things. We are full of young players here – full of talented players, even defenders.

“So I feel the best plan for Josh is to be with us, and I’m very happy if he’s going to be with us.”

After impressing with his displays for the youth teams, the youngster signed his first professional contract in January 2024 before making his first-team debut four months later.

He ended the 2024-25 campaign with 12 appearances across the Premier League, Europa Conference League and League Cup.

The Blues view Acheampong as a prospect for the future, but he reportedly wants more first-team opportunities.

His situation has sparked interest from Newcastle and Dortmund, but Chelsea have no intention of sanctioning an exit this summer.

They are in a strong negotiating position, with the player contracted at Stamford Bridge until 2029.

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