Chelsea defender on Bayern’s ‘radar’ as transfer stance revealed
Chelsea defender on Bayern’s ‘radar’ as transfer stance revealed Bayern Munich are not actively looking to sign a new centre-back in the summer window, but Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong remains on their radar. The 19-year-old has progressed through the youth ranks at Chelsea and made 13 appearances across all competitions last season, marking his breakthrough at senior level. This season, Acheampong has continued his development, featuring regularly with 13 Premier League appearances, including seven starts.
He has also made an appearance in the Champions League starting XI, with further outings coming from the bench, highlighting the growing trust in his abilities. Josh Acheampong: Chelsea defender on Bayern’s radar? The youngster’s rapid rise has not gone unnoticed, and Bayern Munich are understood to be monitoring his progress closely.
Acheampong is a highly versatile defender – primarily a centre-back, but equally capable of operating at right-back – which adds to his appeal for top clubs. Christian Falk has told CFBayern that while Acheampong is on Bayern’s radar, the Bavarian giants are not currently pursuing him aggressively. However, the situation could evolve in the summer, particularly if Kim Min-jae decides to leave.
In that scenario, Bayern would need to enter the market for a centre-back, and Acheampong could emerge as a viable option. Falk told CfBayern Insider : “It is NOT TRUE: Josh Acheampong is a hot target for Bayern Munich right now. He’s on the radar at Bayern, as they’re always open to signing a defender should Kim Min-jae leave the club.
“However, from inside the club, Kim would have to go to the bosses and ask to leave, at which point they would sell him. If not, the South Korean international will stay. “He can, of course, stay – he’s a very good backup.