The young star started and scored in Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. After the match, Hudson-Odoi refused to commit his future to the Blues amid questioning from BBC broadcaster Manish Bhasin. Maurizio Sarri has since told press that the 18-year-old will stay at Stamford Bridge this window. The winger reportedly handed in a transfer request in attempt to force through a move to Bayern Munich.

But the club rejected his request and remain desperate to keep their brightest young star. Chelsea supporters were hopeful that Sarri’s comment may spell an end to speculation. But it now looks as if a potential switch to Germany could be back on. Hudson-Odoi was not named among the starting line up or substitues for Chelsea’s visit to Bournemouth.

Callum Hudson-Odoi: The star was not in the squad against Bournemouth

Callum Hudson-Odoi: The star looked set to stay before tonight's twist

Fans took to Twitter to express their surprise as the transfer saga took another twist. One said: “I see Hudson Odoi running that contract down to leave on a free. Not even on the bench.” Another fan speculated: “1st Chelsea blocks Hudson-Odoi's move and now Sarri doesn't named him in the team sheet for today's match. “Club punishing him for being disrespectful towards the club when he handed in a transfer request.”

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