Callum Hudson-Odoi is close to joining Nottingham Forest on a permanent transfer from Chelsea.
Hudson-Odoi has been training with the Chelsea academy all summer as he waited for clarity on his future, with the Blues prepared to cash in after he returned from an underwhelming loan spell with Bayer Leverkusen.
Fulham were leading the race for Hudson-Odoi’s signature but the two London rivals could not come to an agreement over a transfer fee, opening the door for Forest to swoop in and strike a deal.
The two clubs have already done business this summer, with midfielder Andrey Santos moving to the City Ground on loan, and Hudson-Odoi is set to join the Brazilian on a permanent basis.
For 22-year-old Hudson-Odoi, the move to Forest represents the chance to reunite with manager Steve Cooper, who gave the winger his England Under-17 debut back in 2016 and drew some excellent performances out of him at the European Championship the following year.
Forest are also back in talks with top target Ibrahima Sangare of PSV Eindhoven. The Ivory Coast international turned down an approach earlier this summer but Forest’s offer has remained on the table and there is now hope he can be convinced to make the move.
