Chelsea fans may be in for some big news in January as the club is set to part ways with Mykhailo Mudryk in what seems to be a transfer saga. Chelsea further plunged hopes and talent of the once-Ukrainian wunderkind down the drain.
That being said, Mykhailo Mudryk has not been able to deliver up to expectations at Stamford Bridge as expected. He has been in and out of the team, and sometimes he gets dropped for the biggest stage by manager Enzo Maresca.
Now it seems like Chelsea is ready to cut him loose, permanently or by lending him out to another club. English clubs such as Newcastle United and Crystal Palace as well as Spanish giant Barcelona are said to be linked with the youngster
For Chelsea, this was a formula for reorganizing while benching the players less applicable to the manager’s play style. For Mudryk it could be an opportunity to somehow repeat the previous cycle and become the player that he used to be – one of the hottest new talents in European football.
Mykhailo Mudryk signed for Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in what was a very big move and Chelsea denied Arsenal by sealing his signature. In Donetsk exactly, he was affectionately referred to as the ‘Ukrainian Neymar’ on account of his dribbling skills.
But, it has not been business as usual. Mudryk has disappointingly scored once and supplied three assists for Chelsea across 26 games. These numbers are quite alarming, showing that the Chelsea fans were gut-wrenched when the club placed a big bet on him.
Mykhailo Mudryk A Failure at Chelsea
Since joining the side under the stewardship of new manager Enzo Maresca, Mudryk has not been a regular in the first team. Speaking of Maresca, who does not take minuses and has already made strict decisions, leaving Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, and Trevoh Chalobah out of the team. Chelsea has already told other teams that he is available before the start of January.
According to CaughtOffside Newcastle United seems to be especially interested in Mudryk. Manager Eddie Howe having eyed the winger has shown interest for him. Since his days at Bournemouth stating that he can be a very useful addition to the attack. The Ukrainian winger, once hailed as a rising star, has struggled to shine since joining Chelsea.
Chelsea also recently sanctioned permits for players such as Mudryk to leave for a few months. That also provides chances for Maresca to sign players that he would like to have at the club. It also enables Mudryk to reconstruct his confidence somewhere else. In the current climate, a loan agreement looks the most probable but a straight purchase is not off the question.
Here, a move may be the thing that can be helpful to the player. As Mudryk once stated he greatly desires a reset. Although he is only 23 years old. The club has all the reasons to believe he has yet to reach his prime.
Newcastle emerges as Favourite
Newcastle could be great, especially if Peele brings in Eddie Howe who is known to have working experience with youngsters. Magpies could be much more intense when playing. The technical skills that Mudryk possesses could help him adapt to the Premier League.
There is also another interesting candidate – Crystal Palace. Palace has always been a team that allowed youngsters to play and be creative under the management of Roy Hodgson. Mudryk could be prevailed upon to perform better in a less pressurized environment. Where he will finally be able to settle in.
January window for the Blues might also paint the bigger picture in some way for Chelsea. The fans will expect the club to look for other players to hire should Mudryk leave. In either case, whether the Premier League side entertaining plans to sign big names to the new season. Or promising youngsters, the tactics in the winter market are going to be thousands of eyes.
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Mudryk could be headed to Newcastle as they lead the race for his January transfer window switch. It is reported the Magpies are set to start discussions with Chelsea soon. Crystal Palace and Barcelona are still keen to complete the deal. But Newcastle’s need for attacking reinforcements provides them with an edge.
This could be the beginning of the end of a successful career for Mudryk. If a deal is reached he will get the chance to prove those doubters wrong. Show he was once one of Europe’s best prospects. It’s a good opportunity for some reshuffling for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca.
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