Tottenham Hotspur Target Mykhailo Mudryk on Loan from Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur have opened formal enquiries with Chelsea for a season-long loan of Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk. The club’s interest intensified after earlier attempts to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo fell through. Spurs aim to add a left-sided attacking option before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. Chelsea have indicated willingness to loan the 25-year-old, provided he secures regular first-team football.

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Mudryk joined Chelsea in January 2023 for €100 million (£85.5 million) after a breakthrough season at Shakhtar Donetsk. In December 2024 he returned an adverse urine sample for meldonium, leading to a provisional suspension and a four-year ban imposed by the FA in April 2025. A resolution between the FA and WADA on July 31 lifted the ban, allowing Mudryk to resume training and feature in pre-season friendlies.

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• Transfer fee to Chelsea: €100 million (£85.5 million).

Tottenham make sensational loan move for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk

• Chelsea appearances: 73, with 10 goals.

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• Doping suspension: 20 months (Dec 2024 – July 2025).

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• Pre-season involvement: substitute in three friendlies, assisting the equaliser in a 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta-zim.

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• July 31 – FA and WADA resolve the case, ending Mudryk’s suspension.

Tottenham enquire about Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk with loan move in mind

• August 21 – Chelsea reject Leeds United’s loan proposal.

Tottenham make sensational loan move for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk

• August 31 – Multiple sources report Tottenham’s loan enquiry and Mudryk’s preference for Spurs.

Mykhailo Mudryk reacts after learning Tottenham have made an ‘offer’ to Chelsea

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso called Mudryk’s return “great news” and praised his one-on-one ability. Chelsea reiterated that any loan must guarantee regular playing time, noting he has not featured in match-day squads since November 2024. Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who coached Mudryk at Shakhtar, expressed enthusiasm for reuniting with the winger, citing his pace and creativity.

Tottenham enquire about Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk with loan move in mind

The Premier League’s loan regulations permit only one loan from a fellow Premier League club at a time, and no more than one player from the same club. Consequently, Tottenham must secure either a permanent transfer for defender Tosin Adarabioyo or find another arrangement to comply while pursuing Mudryk.

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• “He was very good in one-v-one situations and could create a lot of situations on his own,” — Xabi Alonso, Chelsea manager

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• “Talks with Chelsea over a loan deal are well underway,” — Fabrizio Romano

Mudryk has agreed to move to “Tottenham” — insider

Sources differ on how Tottenham will satisfy the loan-restriction rule. Some suggest a permanent deal for Adarabioyo would clear the path for Mudryk’s loan; others indicate negotiations are still ongoing. No definitive agreement has been announced.

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The clubs must finalize any loan agreement before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. Chelsea are expected to seek full wage coverage for Mudryk, and Tottenham will need to confirm whether a permanent signing of Adarabioyo will accompany the loan to meet league regulations.

Tottenham enquire about Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk with loan move in mind