Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
It has only been three weeks since the summer window ended, but plenty of Chelsea players are being linked with moves in January – and one could follow Enzo Fernandez to Man City.
As Chelsea struggle to plug the leak, Enzo and Enzo are combining like a dream at City. The Italian has guided City to the top of the league, now three clear of Arsenal after their 3-0 hammering at Brighton.
Throughout the summer, Man City were linked with a whole host of Chelsea players, including Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto. But it was only Fernandez who moved to City in the dying hours of the window.
Man City now considering Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong
According to Ekrem Konur, Man City are interested in raiding Chelsea for a second time in a matter of months. This time, for defender Josh Acheampong. The Chelsea academy product is lacking game time.
He was first choice under Xabi Alonso, making an excellent start to the campaign. But in recent games, Acheampong has been removed from the starting line-up; unused against Hull, a substitute at Brentford.
Chelsea convinced they have a 20-year-old youngster who is perfect for Xabi Alonso
Chelsea convinced they have a 20-year-old youngster who is perfect for Xabi Alonso
Man City are looking to take advantage of that and lure Acheampong north. However, City are not the only side interested in Acheampong, with Champions League winners PSG also said to be interested.
Enzo Maresca is a massive fan of Chelsea’s Acheampong
Acheampong has a big decision to make. A wonderkid, versatile and proven at Premier League level, the defender offers a top-quality option for clubs like City, Chelsea and PSG – but where does he play most?
Luis Enrique has a huge faith in youth at PSG, and that would serve Acheampong well. But why not join a side where the manager in the dugout has already confessed his undying love for you as a player?
After a Conference League win over Legia Warsaw during Maresca’s stint at Chelsea, he said this about Acheampong: “The one I fell in love with is Acheampong. He can be a fantastic player for this club.
“A good player can play in different positions, and he showed that. Since we started, [I’ve been] in love with him, but tonight he showed he can be a very good player. He can be good in different positions.”
Clearly, if Maresca gets the chance to sign Acheampong, he would. The Blues don’t want to sell him, though, with the defender considered one of Chelsea’s seven ‘untouchables’ at Stamford Bridge.