Chelsea Transfer News Roundup: Bayern Munich want Kepa Arrizabalaga; Fulham eyeing Callum Hudson-Odoi, and more - August 10, 2023
Chelsea are put a lot of efforts into upgrading their squad after finishing 12th in the Premier League lst campaign. New manager Mauricio Pochettino is assembling a team that could power the Blues back into the top four.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are interested in Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Elsewhere, Fulham have set their sights on midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi. On that note, here's a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on August 10, 2023:
Bayern Munich are interested in Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to Sport 1. The Bavarians are in the market for a new goalkeeper to cover for Manuel Neuer following Yann Sommer’s departure.
The Swiss custodian left the Allianz Arena this summer to join Inter Milan, leaving a gap in the squad. With Neuer not yet fit to start the season, the Bundesliga giants are in a fix.
Bayern have been trying to sign a new goalkeeper all summer but to no avail. They were eyeing David Raya but balked at Brentford’s £40 million valuation of the 27-year-old.
The Bavarians have now turned to Kepa, whose future at Stamford Bridge is not set in stone. The Bundesliga champions have been in touch with Chelsea to facilitate a deal in the coming days. The Blues have brought in Robert Sanchez this summer, so they could be open to Kepa’s departure.
Fulham are interested in Callum Hudsoi-Odoi, according to Sky Sports. The Englishman is surplus to requirements at Chelsea, who are working to find him a new home.
They're locked in talks with the Cottagers to chalk out a deal. Hudson-Odoi has failed to live up to expectations at Stamford Bridge in recent seasons. He spent last season on loan to Bayer Leverkusen but was largely unimpressive.
The Englishman doesn’t have a future under Pochettino, so
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