Chelsea are reportedly giving consideration to parting ways with Callum Hudson-Odoi this summer.
While Thomas Tuchel is known to be prioritising signing at least one new centre-back as soon as possible, the German has seemingly been left unimpressed with the output of his creative players.
After Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in a pre-season friendly, Tuchel again acknowledged a lack of ruthlessness in the final third of the pitch.
Hudson-Odoi featured for just 18 minutes during that particular game in Florida, making him less of a target for Tuchel's frustration.
Nevertheless, according to Rahman Osman of London World, Chelsea are prepared to allow Hudson-Odoi to leave the club.
Callum Hudson-Odoi likely to leave Chelsea this summer. Nothing concrete yet but he's just not seen as the same player by Thomas Tuchel and his staff. Crucial weeks ahead, not helped by injuries and his weight at this age of preseason.
— Rahman osman (@iamrahmanosman) July 29, 2022
While it is suggested that nothing has been officially determined as it stands, it is claimed that the academy graduate is no longer regarded as first choice by Tuchel.
In February, Hudson-Odoi appeared to have made progress in his bid to convince his boss, providing an assist in the Club World Cup final against Palmeiras.
However, the 21-year-old would only play one more hour of the last campaign, a consequence of sustaining an Achilles issue which eventually ruled him out until pre-season.
Hudson-Odoi has since featured in Chelsea's three friendlies, playing 45 minutes against each of Club America and Charlotte FC before his lesser outing versus the Gunners.
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The attacker is also expected to play some part of Chelsea's friendly with Udinese on Friday night, the final game before the Premier League opener at Everton on August 6.
That said, it appears that Hudson-Odoi has been left to try to earn an extended opportunity with his boyhood club having already made 126 appearances in all competitions.
Earlier in the summer, it was claimed that Newcastle United were monitoring any developments ahead of potentially moving for the playmaker.
Hudson-Odoi has two years remaining on his contract and there appears to be little chance of discussions regarding a renewal over the coming months.
Darren Plant
