Nottingham Forest open Callum Hudson-Odoi contract talks as Man Utd in three-way transfer fight for winger
NOTTINGHAM Forest have opened talks to tie down Callum Hudson-Odoi to a new deal as Roma, Napoli and Manchester United circle.
The 24-year-old winger lit up the City Ground last season with a string of dazzling displays, bagging five goals and three assists to help Forest qualify for Europe.
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It's the first time in 30 years that Forest have secured a European spot.
Now SunSport has been told the club's top brass are desperate to keep their star man out of the clutches of Europe's elite.
Hudson-Odoi arrived from Chelsea in a cut-price £5m deal two seasons ago and now has just one year left on his current contract.
Sunsport understands Manchester United enquired about him in January and were met with a firm 'no.
Italian giants Roma and Napoli are sniffing around this summer for the three-time capped England international.
And United are believed to be monitoring developments closely under new boss Ruben Amorim, who's keen to add pace and creativity to his wide options.
Forest are refusing to budge though and believe Hudson-Odoi sees his future at the club especially with Nuno Espirito Santo backed to spend big for their European adventure.
Club chiefs are ready to reward Odoi with a big-money extension to fend off the growing interest.
A source close to the player told The Sun: 'Talks are ongoing and Forest have presented him with a new deal.
'But let's see, because there is also interest from clubs abroad like Napoli and Roma but it's early days.
'He was really happy with his season but obviously the hamstring injury at the end was disappointing.
'He believes he could have helped more but for that so let's see if he'll be happy with the deal presented or not.'
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Hudson-Odoi came through the ranks at Chelsea where he made 156 appearances before spending the 2022/2023 season out on loan at Bayer Leverkusen.
Forest then beat Fulham to his signature the following season as he penned a three year deal to move to the City Ground where he's enjoyed a revival.
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