Talks ongoing over Hudson-Odoi, says Bayern chief

Bayern Munich say they are “in talks” with Chelsea about Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The German giants were last week rebuked by Chelsea and Blues boss Maurizio Sarri for making their interest in the 18-year-old winger public.

However, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has commented again on Hudson-Odoi, reiterating the Bundesliga club’s interest in recruiting the England Under-19 international.

“We are in talks with Chelsea,” Salihamidzic told Sport Bild.

“We want to sign the player. I am fully convinced of his abilities.”

Chelsea will report the Germans to Fifa if there is any evidence of an illegal approach; talks must go through the Blues, not the player or his representatives.

However, Chelsea are yet to take the matter to world football’s governing body.

The Blues want Hudson-Odoi to extend his contract, which expires in June 2020.