Monaco’s new manager Thierry Henry could reportedly land Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi as his club’s sporting director Michael Emenalo eyes him in the January transfer window.
This is according to the British Media, who claim the Ligue 1 giants are keen to snap up some top young English talent, with many youngsters here now increasingly trying their luck abroad due to the lack of playing time available to them in the Premier League.
The report suggests Monaco could be a tempting move for Hudson-Odoi, who has not featured for Chelsea this season despite for some time being rated as one of their best talents coming through.
Henry has just been named Monaco manager and having a big name like him at the helm could be useful for the club as they try to snap up the best young talent.
The Frenchman is highly rated after working on the coaching team of the Belgian national side, and Emenalo’s connections with his old club Chelsea could also give them some advantage in any deal.
Hudson-Odoi, 17, has played just five times for the senior CFC side, and could look at the likes of Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson for inspiration with a move abroad, perhaps even just on loan.
Henry is set to officially take up his new role from Monday. He will be joined at the club by Valado Tralhao, the Under-23s coach at Benfica, and Patrick Kwame Ampadu, who had been working at the Arsenal Academy.
Monaco’s vice president and chief executive officer, Vadim Vasilyev, is confident the 41-year-old World Cup winner can make an impact in the dugout.
“His knowledge of football, his passion for the game, his high standards and his commitment to our colours make his nomination a reality,” Vasilyev said. “Thierry is both aware of the task ahead and eager to start his new job. He can count on our trust and all our support to bring a new dynamic to the team and carry out its mission.”