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Bayern make improved £30 million bid for Callum Hudson-Odoi

Bayern Munich, whose initial bid in the ballpark of £13 milion was rejected by Chelsea, have now returned with a much better-looking figure. As per Goal, Bayern Munich have increased the offer to £30 million and are now leading the race to sign the youngster.

The Blues are struggling to extend the 18-year-old's contract. However, Hudson-Odoi is not certain about his first XI chances under Maurizio Sarri and remains apprehensive about committing to Chelsea.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are hoping that he could prove to be the long-term successor of either Arjen Robben or Franck Ribery. Bayern are expected to try to lure Hudson-Odoi till the summer for a reasonable sum of money. However, post-summer they will not offer anything close when the Englishman enters his final year of contract.

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