Everton are in talks to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Speaking on the Talking Transfers podcast, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that the Toffees are one of a number of clubs in negotiations with Chelsea.
Formerly one of the Blues’ most exciting young prospects and labelled ‘brilliant‘ by Thomas Tuchel, Hudson-Odoi was sent out on loan last season as he looked to rediscover his form and pick up some regular football.
The winger joined Bayer Leverkusen but failed to score a single league goal and is now looking for a fresh start, with his future at Stamford Bridge looking very bleak.
Everton are reportedly joined by Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, as well as teams in France, Germany, US and Saudi Arabia in their pursuit of Hudson-Odoi.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea are only demanding £15 million to end the 22-year-old’s 15-year stint with the club.
However, Hudson-Odoi would have to take a pay cut to join a majority of sides interested – including Everton.
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The forward is said to be earning around £120,000-per-week after Chelsea offered him a staggering new contract back in 2019 to end interest from Bayern Munich, despite only being 18 years old at the time.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has a lot of potential but might not be worth the risk for Everton
Callum Hudson-Odoi clearly has a lot of potential and talent that he showed in the early days of his time with Chelsea. However, Everton don’t really want another situation similar to Dele Alli’s.
While Dele had enjoyed a lot more success at Tottenham Hotspur than Hudson-Odoi, Everton snapped him up last year thinking they could help him get back to his best.
The Toffees have since spent a lot of money on his wages and are now hoping he can find his feet this season – 18 months later.
Hudson-Odoi could be a big risk for Sean Dyche’s side if they still have to pay him a lot to join the club, even with the salary deduction.