According to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio is making significant progress in their pursuit of Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The 22-year-old forward is likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Chelsea valuing him at £10 million, making him an attractive target for potential suitors.
Previously, Crystal Palace and Fulham had shown interest in Hudson-Odoi, but Chelsea rejected their initial bids, as reported by The Guardian. Among the interested clubs, Lazio has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to sign the young forward.
Romano confirms that Lazio is currently in advanced negotiations with Chelsea to secure Hudson-Odoi’s signature. The player himself sees Lazio as an appealing option for the next stage of his career, looking for a fresh start to reignite his promising potential.
During his loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen last season, the Chelsea academy graduate faced challenges and only managed to score one goal in 21 appearances. A move to Lazio could provide him with a new opportunity and a chance to fulfill his talent.
As per the latest information from Romano, any potential transfer of Hudson-Odoi will be a permanent move, considering he has only one year left on his contract with Chelsea.
It’s worth noting that despite representing England three times at the international level, Hudson-Odoi remains eligible to play for Ghana as well.
