Bayern Munich retreat from plans to buy Chelsea winger Hudson-Odoi

Bayern Munich has pulled back from plans to sign Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in January.

Goal says Hudson-Odoi has been top of Bayern's list of priorities for the past 18 months, though the Blues have continually dug their heels when it comes to his potential sale.

Chelsea rejected a huge loan offer with a £70million obligation to buy from Bayern at the end of the summer transfer window, and now the Germans have placed their interest on hold.

Bayern will not make a January move due to uncertainty surrounding Douglas Costa, who is hoping to make his loan return from Juventus a permanent one.

Chelsea now has full control in the situation with Hudson-Odoi, after getting the youngster to sign a five-year contract in September 2019.

The 20-year-old was boosted into one of the top earners at Stamford Bridge, pocketing £120,000. He was also assured of more first-team opportunities.