Hudson-Odoi hands in Chelsea transfer request to force through Bayern Munich move

BAYERN MUNICH target Callum Hudson-Odoi has handed in a transfer request at Chelsea as he tries to force through his move to Allianz Arena this month.

The German giants have seen a number of bids rejected by the Blues, who tried to sway the 18-year-old by offering him a new £80,000-a-week contract.

3

SunSport have been told Hudson-Odoi met with Chelsea's officials on Saturday evening, announcing he wanted to leave the club before the winter transfer window shuts.

Bayern are reportedly set to make a fresh £40m bid, hoping to persuade the Blues to sanction the deal.

The 18-year-old winger has been offered a new bumper contract as the club tried to convince their starlet to stay at Stamford Bridge.

But Hudson-Odoi, who has played only 61 minutes in the Premier League this season, wants to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and look for a career breakthrough in the Bundesliga.

3

More chelsea news

PALM READER

Darts ace celebrates hitting 180 by doing Cole Palmer's 'cold' celebration

FIVE ALIVE

Five clubs Rashford could join after revelation he 'wants a new challenge'

SUPER GREED

Fury over European Super League as four new divisions would be based on EU flag

STUCK IN THE MUD

Fresh details emerge on Mudryk drug scandal with star banned from training

RB Leipzig have reportedly joined in the race for the Chelsea starlet's signature, and are keen to offer the Blues £20m for the winger.

But the German side are reportedly willing to include a buy-back clause in the deal, which could turn out to be a game-changer in the negotiations.

Such a deal would be more acceptable for Chelsea, who otherwise risk a significant drop in Hudson-Odoi's value if he runs down his contract into its last year.

However, the winger still wants to try himself at Allianz Arena as Bayern are planning to make a squad reshuffle in the summer, and believe Blues prodigy can break into their starting line-up instantly.

3

SunSport have reported Bayern have been in "constant contact" with Chelsea, trying to seal the deal before the winter transfer window shuts.

And Hudson-Odoi's transfer request will surely encourage the Bundesliga champions to double down on their efforts.