Chelsea in advanced talks to sell Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal to sell winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 22-year-old is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and has been told by Mauricio Pochettino that he is not in his plans.
The winger was once one of the most coveted players in world football, with Bayern Munich bidding around £40m for the playmaker in 2018 before he signed a five-year deal with the Blues. However, Hudson-Odoi has failed to kick on and he has just a year left on his deal in west London.
Fulham had been keen on signing Hudson-Odoi but failed to agree personal terms. Subsequently, the Cottagers pushed on with a deal for free agent Adama Traore instead.
Why Nottingham Forest?
That’s opened the door for Forest, with Steve Cooper keen to add more creativity to his frontline having signed Anthony Elanga from Manchester United earlier in the window. It’s thought discussions for Hudson-Odoi have centred on a permanent deal, but Chelsea would be willing to listen to a full loan with an obligation to buy.
What does this mean for Hudson-Odoi?
Hudson-Odoi will be hoping that a move to Forest will reignite his career. The winger has been unable to make an impact at Chelsea due to injuries and competition for places. He spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, where he made 27 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing six assists.
At Forest, Hudson-Odoi will be hoping to rediscover the form that saw him break into the Chelsea first team back in 2018. He will be looking to link up with the likes of Anthony Elanga, Joe Lolley and Lewis Grabban in attack and prove his worth in the Championship.
What does this mean for Chelsea?
For Chelsea, this is a good move as they will be able to recoup some of the money they spent on Hudson-Odoi back in 2018. The Blues have already spent big this summer, bringing in the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech. As such, they will be looking to offload some of their fringe players and Hudson-Odoi is one of them.
The Blues will also be hoping that Hudson-Odoi can rediscover his form at Forest and potentially return to Stamford Bridge as a better player. This could be beneficial for Chelsea as they look to build a squad capable of challenging for major honours.
Conclusion
Chelsea are in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal to sell winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 22-year-old is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and has been told by Mauricio Pochettino that he is not in his plans. The winger was once one of the most coveted players in world football, with Bayern Munich bidding around £40m for the playmaker in 2018 before he signed a five-year deal with the Blues. However, Hudson-Odoi has failed to kick on and he has just a year left on his deal in west London.
At Forest, Hudson-Odoi will be hoping to rediscover the form that saw him break into the Chelsea first team back in 2018. He will be looking to link up with the likes of Anthony Elanga, Joe Lolley and Lewis Grabban in attack and prove his worth in the Championship. For Chelsea, this is a good move as they will be able to recoup some of the money they spent on Hudson-Odoi back in 2018.