CHELSEA talent Callum Hudson-Odoi is being chased by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus.
The striker has enjoyed a stunning campaign at youth level for the Blues and earned rave reviews throughout their FA Youth Cup campaign.
Chelsea won the competition for the fifth consecutive year when they demolished Arsenal in the final – matching a record set by Manchester United’s legendary Busby Babes.
Hudson-Odoi, 17, netted a second-leg double against the Gunners to take his total to TEN in the tournament.
He also played every game as England U17s won the World Cup in India last year.
That form has seen the starlet force his way into Antonio Conte’s first-team reckoning, earning a handful of substitute appearances in the Blues’ senior side.
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But Hudson-Odoi is likely to follow in the footsteps of Chelsea’s other top youngsters and be shipped out on loan next season.
And, having seen his international age-group team-mate Jadon Sancho as well as other young English stars such as Ademola Lookman shine abroad this year, there is a feeling the highly-rated ace could be tempted into a move.
Chelsea’s run to the Uefa Youth League final, where they lost to Barca, saw Hudson-Odoi come to the attention of some of the continent’s biggest sides.
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The Catalan giants have registered an interest, along with bitter rivals Real and fellow La Liga heavyweights Villarreal.
While it is understood Juventus and Benfica would also be keen should Hudson-Odoi become available.
The whizkid penned a three-year professional contract with Chelsea last year so the Blues will be under no obligation to do business.
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