Man Utd enter race for Premier League ‘star boy’ to complete spectacular triple deal

Manchester United are interested in Callum Hudson-Odoi as they plot a new-look team to fire them up the Premier League table next season, with one factor potentially aiding his exit from Nottingham Forest.

Hudson-Odoi ended his long association with Chelsea in September 2023 by joining Forest in a deal worth less than £5million. The transfer has proven to be an absolute steal for Forest as the winger has played a key role in them fighting for Champions League qualification this season.

Hudson-Odoi is thriving in Nuno Espirito Santo’s counter-attacking style, which sees both the 24-year-old and Anthony Elanga support striker Chris Wood by getting forward rapidly and putting crosses into the box.

Hudson-Odoi – who has been called a ‘star boy’ by Forest team-mate Ola Aina – has managed five goals and three assists in 29 Premier League games so far this term, helping Forest pick up 62 points from 36 matches. They seemed nailed on for a top five finish at one stage but have struggled in recent weeks and fallen down to seventh.

Forest will do all they can to keep their top players this summer, though major clubs look set to enter talks regardless.

According to Sky Sports, Man Utd are monitoring Hudson-Odoi’s situation at the City Ground ahead of launching a potential move.

While the Englishman is in ‘talks’ over a new contract with Forest, the two parties have yet to forge an agreement.