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Chelsea must tie Josh Acheampong down to a long-term deal as Premier League clubs circle

With Manchester United reportedly interested, Chelsea should use Josh Acheampong’s rise to tie him to a long-term deal and keep him at the club.

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Writer James Fudge urges Chelsea to offer Josh Acheampong a long-term contract amid interest from rival clubs.
Manchester United is reportedly among the clubs monitoring the Chelsea academy graduate.
Acheampong recently made his second consecutive Premier League start for Chelsea against Everton.

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Writer James Fudge argues that Chelsea should secure defender Josh Acheampong on a new long-term contract amid reported interest from rival clubs. The academy graduate has broken into the first team and recently made his second consecutive Premier League start against Everton.

Fudge claims Manchester United is among the clubs interested in the young defender, whose current deal runs until 2029. He urges Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and the club hierarchy to act swiftly to reward Acheampong and deter competing suitors.

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Chelsea must tie Josh Acheampong down to a long-term deal as Premier League clubs circle

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