RismadarVoice Reporters
August 31, 2026
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, but Manchester City are now leading the race for the Senegalese attacker, after City saw a bid rejected for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo earlier today.
As a result, Spurs have pivoted to Chelsea wideman Mudryk, who is free to play again after a lengthy suspension. Roberto De Zerbi previously worked with the Ukrainian at Shakhtar Donetsk and rates the player highly.
According to talkSPORT, Mudryk has told Chelsea he wants to move to their London rivals. He has already agreed to the move, and talks between the two clubs are believed to be at an advanced stage.
The north Londoners are also in discussions to sign defender Tosin Adarabioyo from the Blues. But Premier League rules dictate that only one of Mudryk and Adarabioyo can be signed on loan. Clubs cannot do two loan deals with the same club.
