Report: Boehly has personally pleaded with Chelsea player not to leave permanently, loan may be allowed
Todd Boehly has reportedly pleaded with attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi not to leave Chelsea on a permanent basis.
According to the Evening Standard, Blues co-owner Boehly has personally urged the 21-year-old not to force a permanent exit away from Stamford Bridge.
It is understood that Chelsea will only allow the English youngster to leave on loan during this summer transfer window.
The report explains there’s interest from Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester City and Southampton in him.
In addition, the Blues may be willing to help out any loan club when it comes to covering his mammoth £150,000-a-week salary.
Boehly pleaded with Hudson-Odoi
It’s good news to hear Chelsea are trying to convince Hudson-Odoi he’s still in their long-term plans.
Unfortunately, it’s difficult to picture him nailing down a permanent spot in the current starting line-up under manager Thomas Tuchel.
For certain, the rapid winger could benefit massively from regular game time if he leaves for the first loan spell of his career.
Despite the fact he’s been around the senior group for years at Chelsea, people should remember he’s still only 21.
Hudson-Odoi was left out of the development squad this week after loan interest in him intensified, so let’s hope for news on his future soon.
Newcastle are an ambitious side that have taken huge leaps forward under their manager Eddie Howe, who could be a great mentor to someone like Hudson-Odoi.
The system at St James’ Park includes conventional wingers, which is exactly what Hudson-Odoi needs to flourish.
It could be quite a scary fight to see him and Allan Saint-Maximin running at defenders in the same side this season.
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