Deadline twist! Chelsea star is heading for the exit

Chelsea’s deadline-day plans could include the departure of Mykhaylo Mudryk. The Ukrainian winger is expected to leave the club on loan, although the final destination remains open.

Details: Fabrizio Romano reports that Mudryk is set to depart Chelsea before the transfer deadline, with a loan deal under discussion. Leeds United have been pushing for the player for several days, but other opportunities could still change the outcome. Mudryk’s preference is to remain in the Premier League.

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The latest update is a new stage in a transfer story that has developed throughout August. Leeds have shown serious interest in taking Mudryk on loan, but Chelsea rejected the club’s initial proposal earlier in the window. The Blues remain open to a temporary exit because the winger needs regular football after a long absence from competitive action. Earlier reports suggested that clubs outside England, including Strasbourg, had also been considered, yet the player has consistently favoured staying in the Premier League. That position gives Leeds hope, even if Romano’s update makes clear that the deal is not fully settled. Chelsea must now decide whether an agreement with the Whites is the best option or whether a more attractive proposal could arrive before the deadline. For Leeds, signing Mudryk would be a major gamble on a player whose pace and one-on-one ability remain highly rated. A successful loan could offer the winger the platform to rebuild his rhythm and confidence.

It’s worth noting that Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 on an eight-and-a-half-year contract. The length of that deal means Chelsea can afford to view a loan as a route to restore his value rather than a permanent goodbye.

Reminder: Leeds prepare fresh swoop for Chelsea's Ukrainian winger