Newcastle Eye Chelsea Youngster Josh Acheampong in Strategic Transfer ShiftNewcastle United are closely monitoring Chelsea’s 18-year-old right-back, Josh Acheampong, in what could mark a

Newcastle United are believed to be eyeing up Chelsea academy prospect Josh Acheampong, in a move which could present an early indication of Paul Mitchell’s long-term recruitment plan at St James’ Park.

What the papers say Newcastle are eyeing Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong, the i reports. The 18-year-old, who made his first-team debut last season, has long been tipped by scouts as having the potential to represent England.

Tino Livramento was always a highly rated academy player, who ended up leaving Chelsea because of a desperate lack of first team chances. After turning out to be as good as everyone expected, he