Fiorentina is planning for the January transfer market and considers the signing of a new defender, specifically a centre-back, to be a priority. According to TMW, the club is considering Chelsea's 19-year-old Josh Acheampong. He is a versatile defender with dual English and Ghanaian nationality who can play both centrally and on the right wing. The player has chosen to represent England at the youth level, earning 4 caps for the U21 team.
A potential development could involve a loan with an option to buy. In the current Premier League season, Acheampong has made 5 appearances and scored one goal. His contract with Chelsea runs until June 2029, and Transfermarkt estimates his value to be €15.00m. Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace are among the other clubs that have been linked with the defender. The Premier League club has a large number of surplus players, and another profile that could be suitable for Fiorentina is the more experienced centre-back Axel Disasi.
