Glen Johnson delivers Callum Hudson-Odoi verdict after Newcastle United links
The Chelsea winger has been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer
Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes a move to Newcastle United would bring the best out of Callum Hudson-Odoi. The versatile Chelsea winger has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer in an attempt to secure regular playing time.
The England international has found himself rotated in Thomas Tuchel's side and has struggled to nail down a starting slot, despite making a credible 28 appearances last year in all competitions. Newcastle United are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer and although a move for Hudson-Odoi is not expected to be a permanent one, a loan switch could pay dividends for both parties.
Speaking to bettingodds.com, Johnson said: "He has spells where he looks unplayable and then he has days where it looks like he shouldn’t be playing in the Premier League. If he gets his head straight then I think he’s got a lot to offer but I think his days at Chelsea are over to be honest.
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"He’s still young but for me he’s got a lot to learn. He needs to play football every week so to go somewhere like Newcastle where he’s being taken out of his comfort zone to focus on his football. Maybe Newcastle will get the best out of him.
“A loan move would possibly work if he goes somewhere to play every week. He’s got a lot to offer so Chelsea won’t want to give him up easily - that could be another one of those signings where they let him go and try and buy him back again for £100million in two years’ time.
"To let him go on a year’s loan, or even two years, to let him learn his trade where he’s playing every single week and then call him back is better than technically throwing everything away.”
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