CHELSEA could save themselves millions in January by activating a reported clause in a forgotten star’s contract.
Life under new boss Graham Potter got off to a good start.
The Blues went on a nine-game unbeaten run, winning six of those fixtures.
However, things have gone flat at Stamford Bridge in recent weeks, with Chelsea losing four of their last five fixtures, including a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Potter’s old team, Brighton.
And Potter’s men have failed to score in their last three league fixtures against Newcastle, Manchester City and Arsenal.
The poor form could see Chelsea dip into the transfer market in January.
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But they could save themselves millions in attacking reinforcements by activating academy product Callum Hudson-Odoi’s – on loan at Bayer Leverkusen – recall option, according to Kicker.
Hudson-Odoi, 22, joined the German side on loan in the summer, hoping to kick-start his career.
The English winger has made nine appearances for Leverkusen this term.
However, he has only managed to find the net once, while also failing to register an assist.
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His fast footwork and raw speed could be of use to Chelsea, though, who have looked flat in attack.
Hudson-Odoi has made 126 first-team appearances for Chelsea to date.
In those games, he has managed 16 goals and 22 assists.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
