Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly closing in on a surprise loan move for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk, giving the Ukrainian another opportunity to revive his Premier League career.
The proposed agreement is understood to include an option to buy that could reach around £70 million, according to reports. The move would reunite Mudryk with manager Roberto De Zerbi, who could be hoping to unlock the attacking qualities that made Chelsea spend heavily on the winger.
Mudryk’s time at Chelsea has been surrounded by pressure and inconsistent performances, making the potential switch one of the more controversial moves of deadline day.
Tottenham supporters will naturally ask whether the winger can finally fulfil his potential. His pace and ability to attack defenders have never been seriously questioned, but consistency has remained a major concern.
For Chelsea, sending Mudryk out on loan could provide an opportunity for the player to regain confidence away from Stamford Bridge while also reducing pressure around his situation.
For Tottenham, the risk is obvious. A successful loan could give the club an exciting attacker and potentially a permanent signing option. A poor spell, however, would leave Spurs with another expensive decision.
The move will certainly attract attention because Mudryk now has another chance to prove his critics wrong. De Zerbi’s biggest challenge will be turning potential into regular Premier League performances.