Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi close to joining Bayer Leverkusen on loan

Callum Hudson-Odoi looks set to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan from Chelsea after turning down two loan proposals from Premier League clubs.

The 21-year-old winger has played 126 games for Chelsea but has has not made an appearance since early March. Negotiations for a move to Leverkusen are progressing well and a deal is expected to completed this week.

Chelsea are still pushing to sign Wesley Fofana despite Leicester turning down an improved bid of £70m for the French centre-back, who is determined to move to Stamford Bridge. Talks are continuing via intermediaries in the hope of finding a solution.

There are no negotiations between Chelsea and Manchester United for Harry Maguire. The defender was dropped by Erik ten Hag for Monday’s win over Liverpool but he is expected to stay at United and fight for his place. Fofana remains Chelsea’s No 1 defensive target.