Crystal Palace are preparing a loan move for Josh Acheampong, the rising Chelsea defender who impressed in the Conference League and Club World Cup. The 19-year-old has emerged as the latest name in the Blues’ youth line, and Palace want to repeat the magic of past loans like Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Why Palace Want Acheampong
Acheampong is seen as a highly versatile defender, comfortable at right-back and centre-half. He was a regular in Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League run, making seven appearances, and played the full 90 minutes in the 3-0 win over ES Tunis at the Club World Cup.
“We’ve had real success developing Chelsea talents — Josh could be the next,” said a Palace source familiar with the deal. — Club Insider
This comes after he signed a long-term deal until 2029 and made his first Premier League start against Palace in January.
Palace’s Chelsea Loan Success
Crystal Palace have a proven record with Chelsea loanees:
- Conor Gallagher became a midfield general during his time at Selhurst Park.
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek flourished and earned an England call-up while on loan.
- Trevoh Chalobah and Ben Chilwell both had key development minutes in south London.
Acheampong could be the next chapter in that fruitful partnership — especially with Oliver Glasner’s tactical systemencouraging dynamic young players to thrive.
Key Stats: Acheampong at Chelsea
| Competition | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Conference League | 7 |
| Premier League | 1 (full start) |
| Club World Cup | 1 (vs ES Tunis) |
Analyst Verdict
Acheampong’s adaptability and top-tier minutes at just 19 show he’s ready for senior football. Palace’s strong development history makes this move low-risk, high-upside — especially if UEFA greenlights their Europa League place
What’s Next?
UEFA are expected to confirm whether Palace will compete in Europe next season. If cleared, expect the Acheampong deal to accelerate quickly.
Can Josh Acheampong become the next Gallagher at Palace — or is this one loan too far?
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