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Chelsea boss Lampard hopes Hudson-Odoi renewal will be 'confirmed soon'

The wonderkid is thought to have signed a new deal as his manager gave the latest update on his talks with the club

Frank Lampard says Callum Hudson-Odoi is very close to renewing his contract as Willian remains locked in discussions over prolonging his stay at Chelsea.

Chelsea ran out 4-3 winners away at Reading in their fifth pre-season match under the new manager at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

A Mason Mount double helped the Blues edge past the Championship side after earlier goals from Ross Barkley and Kenedy.

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Hudson-Odoi remains out with an Achilles tendon rupture, while Willian will soon return to west London after a holiday in Brazil following his country's Copa America win over the summer.