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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca responds to Josh Acheampong transfer talk amid interest from Newcastle, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund

Enzo Maresca says Josh Acheampong is not for sale, despite Borussia Dortmund and others being interested in Chelsea's 19-year-old academy graduate.

Maresca spoke on Acheampong amid the rumours ahead of their Club World Cup last-16 clash with Benfica in Charlotte.

Asked for his stance on Acheampong, with Newcastle and Tottenham among their rivals apparently interested in snapping up the teenager, the Blues boss said: 'The clubs that you mentioned, they like Josh, but we also like Josh.

'Good players, any club likes good players.

'My plan with Josh is quite clear.