Due to a protracted argument over the extension of his contract, Chelsea has benched the young right defender Josh Acheampong. The dispute will continue until the conclusion of the season.
According to reports, this has piqued the interest of two of the most dominant teams in Europe, namely Real Madrid and Liverpool.
This 18-year-old England U20 international, who is widely regarded as one of the top young defenders in Europe, has a contract with Chelsea that will keep him there until the year 2026. He is a member of the England U20 national team.
Nevertheless, the club is exerting pressure on him to put the finishing touches on a new contract.
Acheampong is allegedly being considered as a potential January target by Real Madrid, which is in need of reinforcements as a result of Dani Carvajal’s long-term injury. Real Madrid is also in need of reinforcements. The company Football Espana is the source of this information.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who now plays for Liverpool and whose contract is scheduled to expire in the summer of 2019, has also been a target of interest for Los Blancos.
According to sources from the Spanish publication, Liverpool may consider Acheampong a potential replacement player in the event that Real Madrid makes a move to sign Alexander-Arnold.
Acheampong has been barred from playing in first-team matches until the issue with his contract is resolved, despite the fact that he has given fantastic performances for both Chelsea and England. This is the case despite the fact that he performed exceptionally well for both teams.
Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, both of which are clubs in the Premier League, are also keeping a close eye on the situation, and Chelsea is eager to keep the emerging star on their squad. Chelsea, on the other hand, faces opposition from these two other clubs in the same league.