Man Utd ‘join transfer battle to land Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi’
SunSport understands United boss in waiting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hold off any urge to strengthen his defence as he searches for a right-sided attacker
MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Bayern Munich in the race for Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports.
Bayern made the Chelsea winger their No1 priority in the winter, but saw all three of their bids rejected by Stamford Bridge chiefs.
According to , United have set their sights on Hudson-Odoi as interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer searches for a right winger.
SunSport understand the United boss in waiting will hold of any urge to strengthen his defence as he searches for a right sided attacker.
Old Trafford chiefs will hand their manager £80million in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho top of the wishlist.
However, if the 18-year-old, who started on the right in England's 5-0 Euro qualifier win against the Czech Republic on Friday, wishes to stay in Germany, it is understood Hudson-Odoi is the alternative.
The Blues forward lodged a transfer request in January, attempting to force through the move to Germany, though Chelsea remained firm in their decision to hold on to the ace.
The 18-year-old has played just 274 minutes of football for the Maurizio Sarri's side this term, netting four goals in his eight Europa League games.
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With the arrival of Christian Pulisic from Dortmund next season, Hudson-Odoi could again face time on the bench.
Blues bosses have offered him an £85,0o0 week deal to extend his contract, which expires in 2020, though the teen will demand a guarantee of first-team football.
But with Chelsea’s potential two-year transfer ban imminent, and Eden Hazard’s future in doubt, no sale of Hudson-Odoi will be rushed.
