Tottenham 'strike Mykhailo Mudryk agreement' in double Chelsea transfer
Tottenham are reportedly closing in on the signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan from rivals Chelsea as they seek to sign a forward late in the window. Spurs had hoped to bring in Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison going the other way in a cash-plus-player swap, but Manchester City are now leading the race for the Senegalese attacker. That's after City saw a bid rejected for Liverpool's Cody Gakpo earlier today. Gakpo had also been a target for Spurs but the Dutchman seems set to remain at Anfield.
TL;DR
- Tottenham are reportedly close to signing Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan from Chelsea.
- Mudryk has reportedly informed Chelsea of his desire to join Tottenham.
- Tottenham are also in discussions to sign defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea.
- Premier League rules prevent clubs from making two loan signings from the same club.
- Previous transfer targets for Spurs included Iliman Ndiaye and Cody Gakpo.
- Mudryk was previously banned for violating anti-doping rules but is eligible to play.
- Roberto De Zerbi, who previously managed Mudryk, reportedly requested the signing.
- Leeds United had also shown interest in Mudryk but have had a loan bid rejected.