Bayern
Munich are in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi on a
season-long loan, according to
Sky Germany.
The proposed offer is a loan plus an obligation to buy Hudson-Odoi on a
permanent deal in summer 2021.
Sky Germany say the England U21 international winger could seal the
move by the October 5 transfer deadline, following a breakthrough in talks
between the two clubs.
Hudson-Odoi played the full match for Chelsea in their defeat to Tottenham
on penalties in the Carabao Cup earlier this week, and has made four
appearances in all competitions so far this term.
He also scored Chelsea's second goal as Frank Lampard's side came back from
3-0 down to draw 3-3 with West Brom on September 26.
Hudson-Odoi remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
Bayern's interest in the highly-rated winger is longstanding.
The Bavarian club made the winger a key target during the January transfer
window last year when they offered Chelsea £30m for his services, and
rejected a fourth bid worth around £22.5m in summer 2019.
Hudson-Odoi came through the youth ranks at Chelsea and has scored nine
goals and made 11 assists in 65 appearances in all competitions for the
Blues since his debut in 2018.
Following the arrivals of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz at
Stamford Bridge during the summer window, competition for attacking places
in Lampard's starting XI is fierce this season.
Willian has joined Arsenal on a free transfer, while Ross Barkley has signed
for Aston Villa on loan for the 2020/21 campaign.
Meanwhile, Bayern, who signed Leroy Sane for £54.8m from Manchester City
earlier in the summer, and are in the market for another wideman, and also
remain interested in Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted he would be open to allowing
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Fikayo Tomori and Callum Hudson-Odoi to leave the club
on loan.
Chelsea consider loan moves for England
youngsters
Having made a number of high-profile signings already in this transfer
window, Chelsea are expected to reduce their squad size before Deadline Day
on Monday, with a number of players linked with moves away.
Lampard says he has spoken honestly with England youngsters Hudson-Odoi,
Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek about the possibility of a loan move
this season.
"With every player in the squad, if it's a loan, you have to consider what's
best for the player and the club," Lampard said in a press conference on
Friday.
"With those three players I would always take those things into
consideration.
"I have a good relationship with them all and speak honestly with them. It's
one we'll approach player by player over the next few days.
"Once the window shuts, every player that is here will be used because there
is a long season coming up."
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