Liverpool Set Sights on Chelsea Wonderkid Amid PSG Competition | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi is poised to extend his contract, but Paris Saint-Germain is facing a challenge with limited depth behind him. This situation puts added pressure on the club to secure a quality backup in case Hakimi suffers a serious injury.

Recently, The Independent reported that Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong has caught the eye of several top European clubs. Real Madrid is considering a move for him in January, viewing 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 an eye on Acheampong, while PSG and Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring his development.

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

Are Liverpool ready to take the edge in the race?

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Football Insider confirms that Liverpool are one of several clubs interested in Acheampong. Moreover, the young right-back hesitates to sign a new contract because he doesn’t see a clear path to the first team, especially with Reece James and Malo Gusto ahead of him in the lineup.

The report notes that Liverpool are monitoring the situation closely but will face tough competition from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Newcastle for the young talent’s signature.

If they can’t reach an agreement, Chelsea may have to reluctantly sell the wonderkid instead of allowing him to finish his contract and leave for free.