Chelsea FC has rejected an opening loan offer from Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, with discussions ongoing. The Ukraine international, who has not played a competitive game in over 18 months, is likely to leave the club before the transfer window closes.
What happened?
Chelsea FC rejected the loan offer from Leeds United, with the details of the bid not disclosed.
Why it matters for Chelsea FC
The Blues are looking to offload Mudryk, who has featured in pre-season but is unlikely to play a significant role for the team this summer.
What comes next?
Discussions between Chelsea FC and Leeds United continue, with Mudryk open to the move. The Blues are currently 6th in the Premier League, with 48 points from 32 games, and 22 points behind leaders Arsenal, with the new season looming, and a recent form of LLLWL, having scored 53 goals and conceded 41, with a goal difference of +12. Manager Xabi Alonso said: 'We will see, we still have time to decide and we don't have to rush on many decisions and at the right time, we will take them. At the moment, not yet.' The transfer battle for Mudryk is heating up, with Coventry City also linked with the 25-year-old. However, Mudryk is said to prefer a loan to another Premier League team, rather than a move abroad to Strasbourg, which would take away one of Chelsea's precious international loan spots.
