Bayern end January chase for Hudson Odoi

Bayern Munich have drawn their January pursuit of Chelsea’s teenage winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to an apparent close, according to head coach Niko Kovac.

The Bundesliga champions had been heavily linked with a move for the 18-year-old after he reportedly grew dissatisfied at his lack of chances under Maurizio Sarri and Stamford Bridge.

Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed their interest in Hudson-Odoi earlier in January, with club legend Michael Ballack among those who had also further praised the England youth international.

It is understood that the player was still keen on a move to Germany from London, despite the pleas of Sarri for the youngster to remain at the club that developed his talents.

However, Bayern boss Kovac has now indicated that there will be no move for Hudson-Odoi this month, signalling that his side have completed their business for the window.

“We will no longer be active in the transfer market,” the coach told a press conference on deadline day. “The teams do not want to let their players leave. We have a good and big squad.

“Franck [Ribery] and Arjen [Robben] have been training, so I have to leave one, two at home anyway. That's why it does not make sense for us to get three or four more players.”