Manchester United don set eye for Chelsea young defender Josh Acheampong, as the player dey think about im future for Stamford Bridge.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Man Utd get strong interest for the 20-year-old, wey many people believe get world-class potential. But Chelsea don make am clear say the player no dey for sale. Period.
However, Jacobs talk say Acheampong go want to explore im options if e no get assurance say e go get regular game time next season. The defender don only play 1,290 minutes of senior football this term, and e no even start for Premier League from November to December.
Na true say Chelsea don maintain say Acheampong untouchable, but the situation fit change if the player come out to request transfer. The Blues dey also plan to sign another starting centre-back, wey fit push Acheampong further down the pecking order.
Incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso fit be the key to unlock Acheampong potential. But nobody know if Alonso go fancy the young defender. Some people dey compare Acheampong to Lewis Hall, wey Chelsea allow to go Newcastle United and don become one of the best left-backs for Premier League.
Manchester City also dey monitor Acheampong situation. So Chelsea get to decide fast: give the youngster more minutes or risk losing another top talent.
Ben Jacobs don talk about Man Utd defensive targets for The United Stand. E mention say Murillo don dey discussed before, but Acheampong na more right-sided option wey Chelsea dey insist say e no for sale.
The Red Devils dey plan to strengthen for summer, with INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking to bring at least two midfielders, a left-back and a left-winger. A new centre-back fit also be on the cards if budget allow.
For now, Acheampong dey wait to see wetin Xabi Alonso go do. If e no get game time assurance, e fit become one of the main transfer stories this summer.
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