Tottenham sign Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea as shock Deadline Day loan confirmed

Standard Sport understands that the deal includes a £75million option to buy the Ukrainian next summer.Spurs, who have yet to score a league goal this season, have been in the market for attacking reinforcements despite signing Manchester City duo Omar Marmoush and Savio last week.The north London club initially held an interest in Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo before entering negotiations for Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye.Loan ranger: Mykhailo MudrykGettyAfter both deals fell through, though, they quickly turned their attention to Mudryk, who Chelsea have been keen to loan out after his doping ban was resolved at the end of last month.Mudryk has not played a competitive game since November 2024 but has been keen to remain in the Premier League as he looks to build his match fitness.Chelsea also held talks with Leeds United over a loan deal, but once Spurs’ interest emerged, Mudryk gave his priority to the Blues’ London rivals.While not Spurs’ first-choice target, Roberto De Zerbi knows Mudryk well from their time together at Shakhtar Donetsk.“I can't wait to start training and playing for the Club, and I'm so excited to be reunited with Roberto De Zerbi,” said Mudryk after signing. “I can see it's a strong squad here with good players, and I'm looking forward to sharing a pitch and special moments with them.”De Zerbi added: “Having worked with Misha earlier in his career, I know exactly what he can bring to our team.“He has the quality to change a game with his speed and ability in one-vs-one situations, and is an exciting, attacking talent.Read More“I will demand a lot from Misha and it is our job to help him find the best version of himself. If we do that then he can become a very important player for us. I am very happy he chose to come here, and I cannot wait to work with him again.”Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar in a deal worth up to £89m in January 2023, signing an eight-and-a-half-year deal.