Bayern Transfer News: Chelsea forward edging closer to join Bayern; Arsenal target, James Rodriguez issued Bayern Munich warning and more - January 20, 2019

Hello and Welcome to the daily Bayern Munich Transfer corner.

The January Transfer window is entering into its fourth week with some significant movements are expected in and around the Allianz Arena. The defending Bundesliga Champions are six points behind the league leaders, Borussia Dortmund and might need some reinforcements to close that gap at the top.

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

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#4 Ralf Rangnick talks about Timo Werner amid Bayern speculation

Timo Werner has impressed for RB Leipzig.

According to reports, RB Leipzig boss, Ralf Ragnick has expressed concerns over the possibility of Timo Werner staying at the club in case Bayern are seriously interested in signing the forward. However, he expects Werner to extend his contract which runs till 2020.

RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick has admitted it could be difficult to convince Timo Werner to stay if Bayern München are serious about their interest in the striker. #RBLeipzig #FCBayern #Werner #BundesligaFull story 👉 https://t.co/ie8JoCoMtq.

— Bulinews (@bulinewsdotcom) January 20, 2019

The RB Leipzig sporting director told the Sky that -

"I see him in perfect hands with us for the next to or three years,"

"If Bayern is serious, then it will be difficult. But it also depends on his priorities."

Other than Bayern, Liverpool is also interested in Werner who has scored 13 goals so far this campaign.

#3 James Rodriguez has been warned at Bayern

Rodriguez has struggled for game time this season.

According to the Sunday Express, Bayern Munich manager, Niko Kovac has made it clear to James Rodriguez that he is fighting for his future at the club. The Columbian who is currently on a two-year loan spell from Real Madrid has failed to impress with his performances this season.

Arsenal #transfer news: James Rodriguez issued Bayern Munich warning amid Emirates rumours - https://t.co/vaYYnaZGaF#FCBayern 🇩🇪 #Bundesliga https://t.co/SQj9HtjVfy

— ⚽️ Football News (@footy90com) January 19, 2019

Premier League club, Arsenal linked with a move for James with Bayern unlikely to make his loan spell permanent at the end of the season. In an interview, Kiko said -

"James is playing for his future,

“I expect him to keep pushing."

There is no doubt about the quality of the playmaker, and in case he leaves Bayern after this season, there is always an option to return to Real Madrid who themselves are in deep waters at the moment.

#2 Marco Reus has spoken out about joining Bayern

Reus is the current club captain of Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund forward, Marco Reus has insisted that he would never follow the popular route and join Bayern Munich in the future. Rues is a homegrown lad who joined Dortmund in the 2012-13 season and into his fifth season now with the current Bundesliga League leaders.

Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus insists he’s never going to Bayern Munich https://t.co/yQAWALSejn

— TODAY (@todayng) January 20, 2019

The 29-year-old said -

“Me? To Bayern? Never! You’ll never see me at FC Bayern, I can promise you that,”

“I have grown into the responsibility, it starts with the fact that I have a different standing — I want to be a role model.”

This statement would certainly bring some relief among the fans who have previously seen players like Gotze, Hummels, and Lewandowski leave the Signal Iduna Park to join rivals, Bayern Munich.

#1 Bayern Munich is determined to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi could be on his way out of Chelsea

According to the Metro, Bayern Munich have increased their offer for the teenager after Chelsea rejected multiple bids from the German outfit. Hudson-Odoi is a promising young talent, and Bayern wants to make him their marquee signing this January.

Chelsea #transfer news: Bayern Munich stun Blues with Callum Hudson-Odoi offer - https://t.co/Ey5eWLMLAV#ChelseaFC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Premier_League Pls RThttps://t.co/bGfefXxbC3

— ⚽️ Football News (@footy90com) January 19, 2019

The 18-year-old made his debut last year under Antonio Conte but found little game time since then. Bayern would pay him an £85,000-a-week wage and a guaranteed first-team football which has made situation tough for Chelsea to retain him at the club. Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri is impressed with Hudson-Odoi and said that -

"I am very happy with him. ‘In my opinion, he is improving"

Callum is a big prospect for the future, and if he leaves, it would be a massive blow for the Blues.