{"id":568001,"date":"2020-10-02T06:33:50","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T10:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=568001"},"modified":"2020-10-02T06:33:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T10:33:50","slug":"report-bayern-munich-in-talks-over-callum-hudson-odoi-loan-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/10\/02\/report-bayern-munich-in-talks-over-callum-hudson-odoi-loan-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Bayern Munich in Talks Over Callum Hudson-Odoi Loan Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"

German newspaper Bild’s Christian Falk is reporting<\/a> that Chelsea<\/a> winger Callum Hudson-Odoi could be subject to a loan move to Bayern Munich<\/a> as the transfer window draws to a close.<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich Move for Callum Hudson-Odoi on Loan<\/h2>\n

Competition for Places<\/h3>\n

Hudson-Odoi, who scored after coming off the bench for the Blues in their 3-3 comeback draw at West Bromwich Albion<\/a> last weekend, faces increased competition for places at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of forwards Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz this summer.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old will be looking to secure himself regular first-team football this season with England boss Gareth Southgate keeping a close eye on the forward with the delayed European Championships coming up in 2021.<\/p>\n

Bayern are long-time admirers of Hudson-Odoi and were reportedly close to signing the Chelsea man<\/a> last summer before he suffered a serious Achilles injury and ultimately renewed his contract<\/a>, which now runs until 2024 in west London.<\/p>\n

The Athletic Reporter Says Deal is Unlikely<\/h3>\n

However, The Athletic reporter Simon Johnson tweeted on Thursday<\/a> to report that any loan deal for Hudson-Odoi would be unlikely, with the winger considered a key part of manager Frank Lampard’s plans as he targets at top-four finish following a summer of big spending.<\/p>\n

Johnson tweeted: “I’ve been assured that unless there is a drastic late change in the window, Hudson-Odoi will be staying at Chelsea.”<\/p>\n

Bayern manager Hansi Flick is keen to add to his side’s attacking repertoire and Hudson-Odoi would join Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman and former Manchester City<\/a> star Leroy Sane as options on the flanks for the German champions.<\/p>\n

After starting the Bundesliga in fine fashion with an 8-0 drubbing of Schalke<\/a>, the Bavarians suffered a setback to retaining their title after losing 4-1 away to Hoffenheim. With clubs facing a packed fixture schedule including European competitions, Bayern will be keen to add depth to their squad in case of injuries as the season progresses.<\/p>\n

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