Chelsea transfer gossip: Hudson-Odoi has agreed terms with Bayern, Sun say

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Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

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Callum Hudson-Odoi has no intention of staying at Chelsea and has already agreed terms with Bayern Munich, according to The Sun.

Hudson-Odoi, whose contract expires next year, has been offered a new deal and Chelsea are keen for him to stay.

But The Sun say the teenager is determined to join Bayern and that they see him as a replacement for former Blues star Arjen Robben.

The Daily Mail, meanwhile, say Chelsea are unhappy with Bayern’s pursuit of the player and believe the German club have bent transfer rules by making direct approaches to Hudson-Odoi’s family, who also act as his advisers.

Related West London Sport story:
Chelsea reject approach from Bayern for Hudson-Odoi

Higuain deal close, Sun say

The Sun say Chelsea are close to a deal to bring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge in exchange for Alvaro Morata.

The agreement would see Morata join AC Milan, where Higuain is currently on loan from Juventus.

Juve are said to be ready to rubber-stamp a deal that would involve striker Higauin, who played under Blues boss Maurizio Sarri at Napoli, move to Chelsea with the option of a permanent transfer in the summer.

On the other hand, Goal.com say Chelsea will not be pursuing a deal for the Argentine because of the complexities of negotiating with two clubs.

The Sun previously reported that Sevilla are interested in Morata but that he would prefer to rejoin Real Madrid if he leaves Chelsea, who will reportedly only consider letting him go if they find a replacement.

Kessie linked again

Chelsea are yet again being linked with midfielder Franck Kessie.

The Ivory Coast international has been linked with the Blues during successive transfer windows, before and since a two-year loan move to AC Milan from Atalanta in 2017.

Reports in Italy suggest his time at Milan could end this month and that he is keen to move to England.

And The Sun claim there is interest from Chelsea, who currently have a wealth of midfield options, as well as Tottenham.

Blues tipped to target Wilson and defender


Chelsea remain keen on Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson and want to sign a defender, the Daily Mirror reports.

The newspaper say Gary Cahill is likely to leave for Fulham, Watford or West Ham and that a replacement for the centre-back will be sought.

The Blues have shown an interest in England international Wilson and are being tipped to move for him now the transfer window is open – and in light of comments by Sarri.

Sarri gave a strong indication after Wednesday’s goalless draw against Southampton that he wants Chelsea to sign a striker.

Related West London Sport stories:
Fulham want to sign Cahill
Sarri hints he wants striker
Zola appears to confirm Wilson interest

Hazard speculation continues


Chelsea completing a deal to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund has led to speculation that it means Eden Hazard could be sold in the summer.

The Sun, however, believe Chelsea are still looking to persuade Hazard to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge.

Fabregas’ last stand?


Cesc Fabregas is widely expected to leave Chelsea for Monaco in the coming days.

The midfielder, who played alongside Monaco boss Thierry Henry for Arsenal, made his 500th appearance in English football when he came on as a substitute against Southampton.

A number of newspapers note the manner in which Fabregas gestured towards Chelsea fans at the end of the match in what appeared to a sign he was saying farewell.




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