Lampard refuse to rule out Hudson-Odoi and Rudiger exit

Frank Lampard has refused to rule out Toni Rudiger and Callum Hudson-Odoi leaving in the transfer window.

Germany defender Rudiger is open to leaving with Paris Saint Germain interested after he was left out of Chelsea ’s squad to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Bayern Munich have also renewed their interest in Hudson-Odoi although Chelsea would be unlikely to let him leave while Christian Pulisic is out injured and the England winger will start in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Hudson-Odoi needs minutes to get his fitness back after injury and seeing his form drop after his break into the England set-up but would seem unlikely he would go to another Premier League club.

Chelsea boss Lampard was asked if either player could leave in this window and he said: “I’m going to skirt around that question. It remains to be seen.

“We’re not in a period where the transfer window or market is acting like it has done in recent years in terms of how players move or what level they move at. Again the competitive games have just started.”

“We’re not in a period where the transfer window or market is acting like it has done in recent years in terms of how players move or what level they move at. Again the competitive games have just started.

“I’m very open to those conversations with the players as the next couple of weeks go on.

“My priority will always be making sure I maintain and keep the strongest squad I can for this club but after that of course the individual conversations will happen within that.

“I will try and make sure I go into the season once the window shuts with the squad that I feel is healthy and competitive in a healthy way.”

Lampard did make it clear that Hudson-Odoi faces stiff competition – but also believes he needs to get back to his best