Tottenham are interested in signing £35m-rated Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong
Thomas Frank will already be working hard ahead of next season after he was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement as the new Tottenham Hotspur boss earlier this month.
Daniel Levy recently declared his ambition for Spurs to win both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League in the coming years, and there is no doubt that Thomas Frank will harbour the same ambitions. And for that to happen, the Danish tactician needs to be backed heavily in the transfer market starting from this summer.
The Lilywhites are sticking to their transfer strategy of investing heavily in youth, with highly-regarded Japanese prospect Kota Takai set to join from Kawasaki Frontale. They are not going to stop with just Takai’s signing and want to add another young defender to their ranks.
According to a report from the Independent, Tottenham are among several clubs interested in signing Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong. Newcastle United also remain keen, while Borussia Dortmund have escalated their interest and are willing to act this summer.
Chelsea may be willing to do business for £35m, having previously rejected approaches—including loans—for the teenager. A product of their academy, Josh Acheampong has been viewed by the Blues boss as a prospect for the future, but after breaking into the senior team last season, he is understood to want more regular opportunities in order to continue his development.
The England youth international played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s final group-stage game at the Club World Cup against ES Tunis on Wednesday. The versatile defender, who signed a new deal at the Stamford Bridge in late 2024, is attracting heavy interest from different parts of Europe with the summer transfer window now in full swing.
Tottenham’s interest in Acheampong suggests their keenness to bolster their pool of young talents. A defender who can operate as both centre-back and right-back, the English prospect would represent a smart long-term investment at White Hart Lane. However, with Takai set to arrive, coupled with young defenders Luka Vuskovic and Ashley Phillips about to team up with Frank’s squad after their successful loan spells with KVC Westerlo and Stoke City, respectively, signing another defensive prospect this summer doesn’t appear to be a priority.
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Instead, Tottenham must invest the money to bolster other areas of the pitch like the midfield and attack. And if they still feel they are short of options in central defence, Daniel Levy must target a bit more experienced player who can hit the ground right away, rather than another youngster in the developmental phase of his career.