Chelsea Poised to Deliver Transfer Setback to PSG and Real Madrid | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi is set to extend his contract, but the depth behind him is limited. This situation puts pressure on Paris Saint-Germain to find a quality backup in case of a serious injury to Hakimi.

Recently, The Independent reported that Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong has piqued the interest of several top European clubs. Real Madrid is considering a January move, seeing him as a short-term solution at right-back and a potential key player for their future defense.

Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are also keeping tabs on Acheampong, while Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring his progress.

According to The Athletic, Chelsea has issued an ultimatum to the 18-year-old: He won’t be able to play for either the first team or the development squad unless he signs a new contract.

Expert reveals probable outcome of Josh Acheampong saga

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Despite the recent conflict surrounding his contract situation, Acheampong is still expected to agree to a new deal with the club. Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider that he has been surprised by how the Stamford Bridge management has approached the situation.

“I think technically it is unlawful,” Borson told Football Insider. “It seems to me to be a clear restraint of trade, where you’re basically saying ‘You will not play unless you sign a contract’, especially when the player has already got a contract until 2026.

“It seems that it is unlawful, but nobody can do anything about it. To be honest, they probably will agree a contract anyway and the whole thing will be mute. But it is a bit surprising that that has been Chelsea’s approach.”