Chelsea are still looking to offer starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi a new deal despite rupturing his achilles against Burnley on Monday night, according to multiple English publications.
Hudson-Odoi was the target of three reported bids by Bayern Munich in the January transfer window, the largest being £35 million, but the west London club repeatedly rejected advances by the German club.
The 18-year-old has rejected several contract extensions from Chelsea as it appeared he had grown tired of limited opportunities at Stamford Bridge, and it appeared as if his future lied away from the Blues until rupturing his achilles against the relegation-threatened Burnley.
Maurizio Sarri's side now believe they have the upper hand in re-signing the England international, with interest from Europe's elite likely to dry up following the long-term injury.
Hudson-Odoi will likely miss the early stages of next season with recovery time from an achilles rupture usually lasting between four and six months.
With Eden Hazard strongly-linked with a move to Real Madrid, a looming transfer ban and the very real possibility of missing the Champions League for the second-consecutive season, Chelsea will be prioritising the re-signing of a young star that appeared well on his way out the door.
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