Bayern Transfer News: Bayern playmaker snubs Arsenal move; £10m City youngster targetted by Bayern Munich and more - January 22, 2019

Hello and Welcome to the daily Bayern Munich Transfer corner.

The January transfer market is into its fourth week, and there is some big news coming out of the Bayern Munich camp. Hence, without much ado, let's look at what's today's edition of transfer round up has in store for us.

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#3 Micheal Ballack speaks out about Hudson-Odoi amid transfer speculation to Bayern Munich

Ballack represented both Chelsea and Bayern Munich

Former Bayern and Chelsea legend, Micheal Ballack has given his opinion about Callum Hudson-Odoi amid an inevitable move from Chelsea to Bayern Munich. The England International has been the subject of interest from the Bundesliga Champions who are desperate to sign him in this window.

Callum Hudson-Odoi has been hailed as an "outstanding talent" by former Germany star Michael Ballack...https://t.co/46aUMrb4uf

— AS English (@English_AS) January 21, 2019

Ballack hailed Hudson-Odoi as an outstanding talent and said that -

"We're talking about a player who just came recently from the youth level. He's trying to achieve the step to the professional level in a top club,"

"This makes it a lot more difficult for a young player because the standard is very, very high. It's hard to say whether the player is good enough for this demand or not. It's a fact that he's an outstanding talent."

The former German captain spent four seasons with the Blues where he made 105 appearances and scored 17 goals in the process.

#2 Bayern joins the race to sign Rabbi Matondo from Manchester City

Matondo has caught the eye of many big clubs.

Man City teenager, Rabbi Matondo has been in the news in recent times after he rejected a new contract offer which has raised alarm bells across Europe, especially from the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich try to steal another British starlet with £10m bid for Man City’s Rabbi Matondo eyed https://t.co/34vdB6A5Vt

— The Sun - Man City (@SunManCity) January 21, 2019

The 18-year-old would be out of contract next year and clubs like Borussia Monchengladbach, Everton and Southampton are monitoring the situation of the Welshman. The Sun reports that Bayern Munich is also interested in Matindo and preparing a £10m bid for the youngster.

However, City is desperately trying to stop another academy product leaving the club after Sancho and Diaz went earlier. Pep Guardiola is believed to be a fan of Matondo who has been included in the first team training as well.

#1 James Rodriguez set to stay at Bayern until the end of the season

Rodriguez is struggling for form at Bayern Munich.

According to the Sun, Columbian winger, James Rodriguez has decided to snub Arsenal and remain at Bayern Munich till the end of the season with a possibility of extending it further one year.

Arsenal dealt a huge blow after James Rodriguez snubs movehttps://t.co/Y2Oo9NbW3k pic.twitter.com/VbAYuE1eFN

— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 21, 2019

Rodriguez is currently on a two-year loan from Real Madrid whose performances this season has been criticized heavily with his manager, Niko Kovac saying that James is playing for his future at the club. It prompted speculation of a move elsewhere with Arsenal reportedly making a move for the winger after Unai Emery is desperately looking for reinforcements this month.

Bayern has an option to make the loan move permanent but with James poor show this campaign, it seems highly unlikely they would do so. On the other hand, his former manager, Ancelotti is also interested in signing James at Napoli, and that move could not be ruled out either.