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Chelsea Starlet Emerges as Bournemouth Defensive Target

Chelsea Starlet Emerges as Bournemouth Defensive Target
Chelsea Starlet Emerges as Bournemouth Defensive TargetAction Plus

Bournemouth have reported identified promising young Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong as a potential addition to their backline this summer.

The 19-year-old broke into Chelsea’s first team under Mauricio Pochettino but made more of a mark this season, earning 13 appearances across all competitions.

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BBC Sport reports that, after having a bid of £26 million offer for Lille’s Bafode Diakite rejected, Bournemouth have turned to Acheampong.

Andoni Iraola’s side are yet to replace Dean Huijsen, who joined Real Madrid earlier in the summer, and now face the very real threat of losing Illia Zabarnyi to PSG.

It’s understood that Chelsea aren’t willing to entertain the idea of a sale for the highly-rated youngster, although he is seeking assurances over game time.