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Man Utd ‘consider shock transfer move for Callum Hudson-Odoi amid doubts over Nottingham Forest future'

Man Utd ‘consider shock transfer move for Callum Hudson-Odoi amid doubts over Nottingham Forest future'

The Irish Sun14-05-2025

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly tracking Callum Hudson-Odoi - with the winger yet to sign a new deal with Nottingham Forest.
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Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly been eyed by Manchester United
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The 24-year-old has bagged 5 goals in 29 Prem games, with Forest still in with a chance of reaching the Champions League.
And his performances have not gone unnoticed by Old Trafford scouts.
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The forward is currently in talks to extend his deal, which runs out next summer.
Roma, Napoli and two other Premier League clubs are reportedly interested if those discussions break down.
But he struggled for game time at Chelsea, heading out on loan to Bayer Leverkusen in 2022.
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Since returning to the Premier League, the England under-21 star has refound his form.
Forest slapped a £40million asking price on Hudson-Odoi last year.
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Any fee this summer is likely to be lower if he remains out of contract in 2026.
Hudson-Odoi is a fan favourite at the City Ground and the club will be keen to tie him down to a fresh deal.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, his teammate Murillo said: "I think [Hudson-Odoi] is a complete player, both defensively and especially going forward.
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"Having come through at Chelsea, he knows what it means to play for a big club and to win titles.
"He's a great player, and I've always thought that.
"He keeps coming up with important goals for us."

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