Borussia Dortmund are exploring a deal for Chelsea's Joshua Acheampong, among a number of clubs monitoring his situation. The 19-year-old has been seen by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy as a prospect for the future, but the defender is known to want more first-team opportunities in order to progress.

Chelsea may have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens. The 20-year-old emerged as a target for the Blues earlier in the summer. But despite submitting several bids,