Chelsea and Bayern in Hudson-Odoi transfer talks and 19-year-old could finally join German giants in permanent move
CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI is rumoured to be at the centre of transfer talks between Chelsea and Bayern Munich, according to reports.
Sky Germany claims the Blues starlet is a top target for the Bundesliga title holders.
Odoi, 19, is thought to be a transfer priority for Bayern’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic according to reports.
Last year the German giants were linked with a possible £45million move for the winger who made 35 appearances for the Blues in all competitions last term.
This year it is thought the club are keen on a permanent switch, but could be open to the idea of a loan move with an option to buy.
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Odoi has kept focused on his fitness despite Sky Germany’s claims he could be open to a move to the Champions League winners before the window shuts.
Blues boss Frank Lampard has been encouraging the starlet to boost his ‘work ethic’.
And SunSport revealed the player, who turns 20 next month, has paid for his own personal trainer to help his quest for a first-team spot in Lampard’s side.
The young winger is thought to be paying around £1,500 a month to be put through his paces in high endurances sessions involving weightlifting and shuttle sprints.
And it is a routine the player is thought to have taken on in addition to the training he currently does at Chelsea.
Hudson-Odoi has started two of Chelsea's last three matches and netted once - when he came on as a half-time sub to help his team-mates snatch a draw against West Brom.
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The Stamford Bridge side, who are currently ninth in table, will take on Crystal Palace at home this Saturday.
Odoi, who made 22 Prem appearances last season, will be looking for a starting spot following his heroics against West Brom last weekend.
However, the Blues academy graduate faces stiff competition for his place this season following the big bucks signings of Kai Havertz and Timo Werner.