Manchester City Eye Chelsea Player After Rejected Loan Bid

On deadline day, Chelsea FC appears focused on player exits rather than new arrivals. The club is set to welcome only one addition: teenage left-back Yisa Alao, who is joining from Sheffield Wednesday for a fee reported at £1 million.

Departures from Chelsea

While Chelsea adds to its squad minimally, several players are expected to leave. Defender Axel Disasi is currently completing a medical at West Ham, although he is yet to confirm his willingness to join the club.

• U21 players Harry McGlinchey and Jimi Tauriainen are likely to depart before the deadline.
• Aaron Anselmino and David Fofana are moving to Strasbourg on loan.
• Mamadou Sarr is set to return to Chelsea from his loan.

Interest in Josh Acheampong

An interesting development involves Josh Acheampong, a 19-year-old talent at Chelsea. Crystal Palace recently submitted a loan offer for the young player, but Chelsea has officially rejected this bid.

This rejection comes after Palace found themselves short on center-backs following Marc Guehi’s transfer to Manchester City earlier this month. Guehi moved to City as he entered the final six months of his contract, but Chelsea opted not to pursue him due to his hefty wage demands.

Manchester City Shows Interest

Reports from Jacob Steinberg of The Guardian suggest that Manchester City was also interested in signing Acheampong this month. However, he is expected to remain with Chelsea as the club is not keen on parting with him.

• Acheampong has started in just two matches under manager Liam Rosenior.
• With Malo Gusto now fit and fewer opportunities available, his playing time may diminish.

Despite the mounting interest from multiple clubs, Chelsea views Acheampong as a valuable asset, especially with injuries and other transfers impacting their squad depth. Maintaining his presence will likely benefit the team as they navigate upcoming fixtures.

As the transfer deadline approaches, it’s uncertain whether Crystal Palace will return with a more substantial offer for Acheampong or if Manchester City will pursue another move. For now, the young star looks poised to continue his development with Chelsea.