A Chelsea winger who has not played a competitive match since November 2024 is on the verge of a Premier League comeback, with Tottenham in talks to sign Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan.
The move: Tottenham close on a loan deal
Tottenham have entered talks with Chelsea over a season-long loan for the Ukraine international, jumping into the race late after attempts to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo. The north London club are now favourites to land the 25-year-old, with the summer transfer window closing on Tuesday, September 1.
The comeback: a career stalled since 2024
Mudryk is eager to return to the Premier League after resolving his doping case. He has not played a competitive match since November 2024, making the loan a chance to reset a career that stalled after his big-money move from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The rivals: Leeds interest and a possible double raid
Chelsea have been in talks with Leeds and rejected at least one offer, but Spurs have leapfrogged the field. The interest may extend beyond Mudryk, with Tottenham also expressing an interest in Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo in what could become a double raid on Stamford Bridge.
| Player | Mykhailo Mudryk |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 |
| Position | Left winger |
| Current club | Chelsea |
| Target club | Tottenham Hotspur (season-long loan) |
| Last competitive match | November 2024 |
| Transfer window closes | September 1, 2026 |
What it means on deadline day
The move lands on the eve of a busy transfer deadline, and it gives Chelsea a chance to trim a squad player while Tottenham add attacking depth. For Mudryk, it is a shot at playing time he has not seen in nearly two years. Like Chelsea’s other recent business, the picture can still shift in the final hours.
Deal status as of August 31, 2026: talks are ongoing and no agreement has been announced, so treat the move as close but not finalized until the clubs confirm it.
