Manchester United have been credited with interest in young Ukrainian defender Taras Mykhavko ahead of the summer transfer window.
Earlier this week, reports claimed that Manchester United could sign a centre-back in the upcoming transfer window, and it seems 20-year-old Taras Mykhavko is one of the options on Ineos’ radar.
According to TeamTalk, United are one of several Premier League clubs showing an interest in the Dynamo Kyiv star.
Ineos have made a habit of signing wonderkids at United, and Mykhavko could follow a similar trend if he makes the move to Old Trafford. The Ukraine international is not exactly a household name, though, so let’s explore his career so far.
Ukraine defender Taras Mykhavko in action.
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Taras Mykhavko: Position, height and style of play
Mykhavko is a centre-back who usually plays on the left side of defence. According to Transfermarkt, he has also spent time as a left-back.
The 20-year-old, who will turn 21 in May, started his career at Lviv but joined Dynamo Kyiv in 2023 where he has gone on to become a key player.
Taras Mykhavko scouting report:
Age: 20
Club: Dynamo Kyiv
Position: Centre-back/Left-back
Height: 6’1”
Current valuation: £6.9m (€8m)
Current deal: Expires in 2030
During his time in Kyiv, Mykhavko won the 2024/25 Ukrainian Premier League and was voted as Ukraine’s Young Player of the Year as a result.
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According to TotalFootballAnalysis, Mykhavko thrives at driving into space when in possession of the ball on his favoured left side.
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Taras Mykhavko is ‘Golden talent of Ukraine’
There has been an increasing flow of Ukrainian talent pouring into the Premier League in recent years, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Illia Zabarnyi, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Mykhailo Mudryk.
Mykhavko is expected to follow suit with United only one of the Premier League clubs showing interest. Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United are also credited as interested parties.
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Mykhavko has elevated his name as one of the most promising talents in European football, and it helps that he was named the ‘Golden talent of Ukraine’ in 2024.
The prestigious award is voted on by coaches, directors, experts, journalists and fans, and Mykhavko was crowned in 2024.
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