It looks like Bayern Munich will not be signing Josh Acheampong from Chelsea after all. The defender had been heavily linked throughout the window, but the deal is now dead in the water. Reasons for the collapse remain unclear, though it marks a blow to Bayern Munich's plans to bolster their squad. Talks broke down before a deal could be reached with Bayern Munich, leaving the door open for clubs like Fiorentina, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth to step in. Bayern Munich's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 0.84 goals per game (16 in 19). Josh Acheampong would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Chelsea continue to be linked with Franco Mastantuono, Ibrahim Mbaye and Harry Maguire while Bayern Munich are also rumoured to be tracking Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jeremy Jacquet and Yan Diomande. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.