Callum Hundson-Odoi has hit heart set on a move to Bayern Munich - despite Liverpool showing late interest in the Chelsea youngster.
Hudson-Odoi has decided once and for all he wants to move to the Allianz Arena - and developments at Stamford Bridge in the last 24 hours could speed up the transfer.
Gonzalo Higuain has been added as another forward option for Maurizio Sarri and Hudson-Odoi now hopes to seal his switch to Germany early next week, report The Sun.
Reports in Germany suggested Liverpool were keen on taking the flier to Anfield and met with the youngster and his agent brother.
But Bayern's interest is longer standing and Hudson-Odoi now seems likely to make the switch to the German champions.
Despite a big reputation, the 18-year-old has struggled to force his way into Sarri's plans as a regular starter in west London.
He has made just five Premier League appearances over the course of the last two seasons, playing 14 times in all for the first team.
Hudson-Odoi was part of England's World Cup winning Under-17 side in 2018 and helped Chelsea to back-to-back FA Youth Cups.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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This will end up not happening. Hazard is going summer 100%. If this club lose Odoi after a transfer ban is coming they'll lose everything, can't risk it. 100% Certain we will retain Odoi and offer him some mad clause with lots of game time. After all he wants Chelsea and above all else to get game time...
Riwabcmtu
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Liverpool will never buy this kid lol we have lot of wonder kids outside you know?? that he is no match to them. that's just a rumor Liverpool won't sign until the end of season loan, kloop don't just sign players, he sign players that you won't know his hidden talent at lower prize