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Chelsea\u2019s firesale of defenders is ongoing, with Benoit Badiashile expected to complete a move to Napoli and Axel Disasi set to move to Crystal Palace. But more are expected before the deadline.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso<\/a> arrived with as many as 10 centre-backs on the books, as Disasi and Aaron Anselmino returned from loan spells at West Ham and Strasbourg. Then, Chelsea<\/a> signed Maxence Lacroix for \u00a352m.<\/p>\n

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Xabi Alonso only wants \u2018four or five\u2019 centre-backs next season\u2026<\/p>\n

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Alonso said that he only wants four or five centre-backs to choose from, while on tour. Since then, Trevoh Chalobah has gone to Como for \u00a330m, while Badiashile and Disasi are set to leave on loan this week.<\/p>\n

Doubts still remain over the futures of Tosin Adarabioyo, Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino, though the latter could stay put if loan offers do not arrive<\/a>. Then, there is academy product Josh Acheampong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dortmund considering a move for Chelsea\u2019s Josh Acheampong<\/h2>\n

Acheampong is considered as one of Chelsea\u2019s seven \u2018untouchables\u2019<\/a>, but the youngster is hardly going to get the game time he desires. Right-back; Marco Palestra, Reece James and Malo Gusto are ahead of him.<\/p>\n

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At centre-back, he is not going to get a chance ahead of Levi Colwill, Lacroix and Wesley Fofana. Even on the right side of a back three, Fofana and James will be preferred. A loan makes sense for Acheampong.<\/p>\n

According to German newspaper Bild<\/a>, Dortmund could give Acheampong that opportunity. It is claimed that Dortmund want to sign Hector Fort from Barcelona, but Acheampong is considered an alternative.<\/p>\n

The \u2018beef\u2019 between Chelsea and Dortmund that needs resolving<\/h2>\n

Back in January, after Liam Rosenior\u2019s appointment, Anselmino<\/a> was recalled by Chelsea. The Argentine had played just 10 times for Dortmund, with injury hampering his progress, but Dortmund liked him.<\/p>\n

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He was due to see out the season at Dortmund, but Chelsea recalled him and sent him to Strasbourg to replace Sarr, who has been brought back to Chelsea to reunite with Rosenior and provide competition.<\/p>\n

Dortmund didn\u2019t want Anselmino to go, and it created a \u2018beef\u2019 between the two clubs<\/a>. Anselmino was seen in tears as he said his goodbyes to Dortmund, managing just three appearances with Strasbourg.<\/p>\n

Chelsea and Dortmund had a solid relationship beforehand<\/h2>\n

Before the Anselmino beef, Chelsea and Dortmund had a strong connection. The likes of Jamie Gittens, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ian Maatsen, Christian Pulisic and plenty of others swapped between clubs.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea have high hopes for Josh Acheampong under Xabi Alonso\u2026<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

Nothing has emerged since the beef regarding Anselmino, but given the strength of the relationship beforehand, perhaps Acheampong can re-open the blockade that Anselmino\u2019s return caused.<\/p>\n

For now, it appears Dortmund will focus on signing Fort but if Barcelona choose to outprice the German side, Acheampong could be targeted and Chelsea may feel a dry loan is a move that suits all parties.<\/p>\n

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