Man Utd ‘consider shock transfer move for Callum Hudson-Odoi amid doubts over Nottingham Forest future'
The former Chelsea star has enjoyed two impressive seasons at the City Ground since arriving in the summer of 2023.
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Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly been eyed by Manchester United
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Hudson-Odoi helped Forest clinch European football for the first time in three decades.
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.
According to Sky Sports, United are monitoring Hudson-Odoi's contract status in the East Midlands.
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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.
Hudson-Odoi rose through the ranks at Stamford Bridge before breaking into the first team in 2019.
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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