Chelsea star set for Arsenal transfer as Mikel Arteta considers summer time cut-deal for attacking expertise

Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed that he has not been involved with Chelsea frequently whereas on mortgage at Bayer Leverkusen.

Final season, the 22-year-old struggled for enjoying time beneath Thomas Tuchel and was allowed to hitch Leverkusen on mortgage in August.

Chelsea have since strengthened their attacking choices with the signings of Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke within the January switch window, casting additional doubt on Hudson-future Odoi’s at Stamford Bridge.

This summer time, the winger’s contract with Chelsea will expire, and it’s believed that Arsenal is among the many golf equipment contemplating an affordable deal on the finish of the season.

‘I haven’t spoken to them [Chelsea] in a very long time,’ says the creator. Sky Sports activities quoted Hudson-Odoi as saying.

‘As a result of I’m not there, there’s nothing I can say or do as I see all these gamers depart. On the finish of the day, I’m targeted on the membership and doing all the pieces I can to assist.

‘I do not know what’s going to occur sooner or later. All I can do is consider what is occurring right here.

‘On the finish of the day, it’s a must to stay optimistic. Regardless, she is at all times smiling. You can’t stress about issues whether or not they’re going properly or poorly.

‘You additionally really feel extra assured and good on the ball and off the pitch whenever you smile.’

Hudson-Odoi additionally believes his mortgage spell at Bayer Leverkusen has improved his attacking recreation.

‘I wasn’t as direct the final couple of seasons,’ she says. Hudson-Odoi defined.

‘So I felt I may very well be extra direct on the ball, attempt to create extra issues for the defence.

‘This season, I’ve had that feeling of regaining my sharpness and inflicting issues, taking up folks, attempting to create possibilities, and trying to attain and help.’