Bayern Munich Transfer News: Chelsea star hands in a transfer request amid Bayern interest; Bayern still pushing for Frenchman to join in January and more - January 28, 2019 

Chelsea and Bayern and embroiled in a transfer battle for Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea and Bayern and embroiled in a transfer battle for Hudson-Odoi

Hello and Welcome to the daily Bayern Munich Transfer corner.

A lot has been going on lately around the Allianz Arena with several players from top clubs across Europe are linked with a move to Bayern Munich. The deadline day is edging closer, and it remains to be seen whether Bayern could pull off those transfers before the window closes.

Hence without much ado, let's look at what's today's edition of transfer round up has in store for us.


#4 Callum Hudson-Odoi hands in a transfer request to force Bayern move

Hudson-Odoi could be playing in the Bundesliga next month.
Hudson-Odoi could be playing in the Bundesliga next month.

According to reports, Chelsea youngster, Callum Hudson-Odoi has handed in a transfer request as Bayern Munch move edges closer. The 18-year-old has been the subject of interest lately from Liverpool and Bayern with the latter ready to offer him an £80,000-a-week contract.

The Blues have rejected all bids from the German giants so far and even countered their offer to lure Hudson-Odoi to stay back at the Stamford Bridge. However, the situation now seems to be out of control for Sarri and the club who might have to sell the talented youngster to Bundesliga in a deal rumoured to be around £40 million.

RB Leipzig has also joined the race to sign the winger and are willing to include a buy-back clause in the deal as well. On the other hand, Bayern is planning a squad reshuffle which increases Hudson-Odoi's first team chances. With the transfer request handed in, it looks like a matter of time before Chelsea part ways with the player.

#3 Man United make the first move for Bayern target, Steven Bergwijn

Steven Bergwijn.
Steven Bergwijn.

Manchester United have made the first move for Ajax winger, Steven Bergwijn with clubs Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Inter Milan also keeping an eye on the Dutch International.

Steven has impressed with his performances this season and look to win a third League title in four seasons. The winger has scored ten goals and provided nine assists so far this campaign and valued around £25million. He has a contract which runs till 2022, but a summer bid expected from many top European clubs.

#2 Bayern Munich still wants to bring Benjamin Pavard in January

Pavard could join Bayern before the transfer window closes.
Pavard could join Bayern before the transfer window closes.

According to reports, the reigning Bundesliga Champions are trying to push through a move for France right back, Benjamin Pavard in January after signing him on a five-year deal which is effective from 1st of July.

Bayern would pay an additional €10-million to Stuttgart to bring him before January 31st after initially signing him at €35-million. It's up to Stuttgart to decide whether they could do without him for rest of the season as they fight to avoid relegation this campaign.

#1 Bayern interested in signing Spurs midfielder, Christian Eriksen

Eriksen is one of the top midfielders in the Premier League.
Eriksen is one of the top midfielders in the Premier League.

Bayern Munich is reportedly mulling over a record move for Spurs midfielder, Christian Eriksen who is also being targetted by the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus.

However, the Bundesliga club would have to break the bank to sign the Danish International who is valued around £250 million by Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy. Bayern already has a long list of midfielders which makes this move highly unlikely. They would instead rely on young talents like Callum Hudson-Odoi than bringing in Eriksen who has maximum 2-3 best years left in his career.

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Edited by Aaditya Narayan