Callum Hudson-Odoi’s Future at Chelsea in Doubt Amid Interest from Premier League Rivals
Callum Hudson-Odoi, once considered one of the brightest talents in English football, is set for crunch talks with Chelsea to discuss his future next week. However, reports suggest that the club has already decided to sell him amid interest from five Premier League rivals.
Hudson-Odoi joined Chelsea’s academy at the age of seven and went on to make 126 first-team appearances after making his debut in 2018. For a period, he was seen as a key member of the Chelsea squad and attracted substantial interest from Bayern Munich, who had several big-money offers rejected by the Blues.
Chelsea then handed the three-cap England forward a lucrative five-year contract, though they are now ready to sell for as little as £10m, according to the Daily Express. Hudson-Odoi would have hoped to have revived his career during his loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen last season but he flattered to deceive, scoring just once in 21 appearances for the German side.
Interest from Premier League Rivals
Despite his struggles, Hudson-Odoi does have some admirers both in the Premier League and abroad and is one of a number of Chelsea players who have been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. N’Golo Kante has already joined the Saudi top-flight and Hakim Ziyech, Edouard Mendy, and Kalidou Koulibaly all look set to join the French World Cup winner.
At this stage, a move to Saudi looks unlikely for Hudson-Odoi, who has attracted the attention of Premier League sides Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Brentford. While Hudson-Odoi would have hoped to become an important player for Chelsea, he has slipped behind the likes of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and incoming signings Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea’s Future
Chelsea finished just 12th in the Premier League last season but will hope for a better campaign under incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino. The club has already secured a £30m transfer and is preparing a bid for a former Arsenal target.
As the clear-out continues, Chelsea is set to terminate Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract. The club is also reportedly interested in signing a relegated £40m teen over Moises Caicedo.
Conclusion
Callum Hudson-Odoi’s future at Chelsea is in doubt amid interest from Premier League rivals. The club has already decided to sell him, and he has attracted the attention of Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Brentford. While Hudson-Odoi would have hoped to become an important player for Chelsea, he has slipped behind the likes of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and incoming signings Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea is preparing for a better campaign under incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino and has already secured a £30m transfer and is reportedly interested in signing a relegated £40m teen over Moises Caicedo.