Crystal Palace: Josh Acheampong to push for Chelsea exit, here’s why Eagles are the perfect fit
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 23 March 2026 13:30, UK Crystal Palace could provide the perfect next move for Chelsea right-back Josh Acheampong this summer, amid suggestions that he is ready to leave Stamford Bridge. His departure from the West London outfit appears to be highly likely ahead of 2026-27, but Palace could be one of the favourites to secure his services, despite the calibre of some of their competitors.
Palace could also be about to lose some of their options on the right of their defence this summer, with Daniel Munoz likely to receive interest from elsewhere once again. With that in mind, the door also looks set to be open for Acheampong to head straight into the team and become one of its key players, which is the key aim behind his desire to leave Stamford Bridge. 🚨🆕 #ChelseaFC Chelsea’s young right-back Josh Acheampong wants to leave due to lack of playing time.👀 Bournemouth, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, West Ham & Tottenham → Premier League interest.🔸FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund → monitoring from Europe. pic.twitter.com/Dvln3X9Zbt— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) March 22, 2026 View Tweet The only thing that doesn’t work in Palace’s favour at the moment is the uncertainty surrounding their managerial situation, but Steve Parish and Co. will surely be hoping to resolve that as early as possible this summer.
Acheampong arrival could counter summer exodusFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider at the end of February that Crystal Palace are fearing an exodus of some of their key players this summer.The Eagles have become accustomed to facing significant speculation regarding some of their key players, with the likes of Adam Wharton and Dean Henderson continuing to be linked with a move away at the moment. That is often the perfect time to try and bring in young players like Acheampong, and to try and identify their next crop of developing stars.