CHELSEA have announced the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakthar Donetsk.
He is in attendance as the Blues face Crystal Palace RIGHT NOW.
Elsewhere, Brighton star Leandro Trossard has put Premier League clubs on alert after a falling out with Roberto De Zerbi.
And this has put Spurs on high alert, who are also seeking a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
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OFFICIAL: Mudryk joins Chelsea
Mykhailo Mudryk has signed for Chelsea.
The player has put pen to paper on an an eight-and-a-half year contract.
Mudryk said on his move: "I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
"This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
"I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff."
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, co-controlling owner, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Mykhailo to Chelsea.
"He’s a hugely exciting talent who we believe will be a terrific addition to our squad both now and in the years to come.
"He will add further depth to our attack and we know he’ll get a very warm welcome to London."
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Chelsea's financial power
Chelsea reportedly offered Mykhailo Mudryk double the salary Arsenal were going to give him.
The deal is worth £97m and features many team performance related clauses.
Mudryk has been seen holding the Ukraine flag at Stamford Bridge.
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In the shirt
A leaked snap of Mykhailo Mudryk in a Chelsea shirt has hit the internet.
The player is in the stands to watch the Blues face Crystal Palace.
He has snubbed a transfer to Arsenal as Todd Boehly offered Shakhtar Donestk £97million.
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Mudryk seen at Stamford Bridge
Mykhailo Mudryk has been spotted at Stamford Bridge ahead of his imminent move to Chelsea.
The winger is close to sealing a £97million transfer to Chelsea – with contracts signed and medical reportedly done.
He took up a spot in a VIP box to watch the Blues take on Palace as Graham Potter's side look to end their dismal run.
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Mudryk passes Chelsea medical
Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Mykhailo Mudryk has passed his medical at Chelsea.
The Ukrainian was ready to join Arsenal but has instead opted for Chelsea.
He could be in the stands for the match against Crystal Palace that begins very soon.
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Chelsea's shock Antonio move rejected
Chelsea had an offer for Michail Antonio rejected by West Ham, according to reports.
The Blues are in the midst of an injury crisis with Armando Broja, Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic out of action – while new loan signing Joao Felix is suspended for three games.
That led Chelsea to enquire about signing Antonio on loan but the Hammers rejected their approach, according to The Guardian.
Antonio has scored just two goals in 18 Premier League games this season – though one of those did come in a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
He has lost his place in the side to summer signing Gianluca Scamacca and Antonio revealed he was not happy with his game time.
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Palace eye Gallagher
Crystal Palace will make one final bid for Conor Gallagher before January’s window shuts.
Eagles boss Patrick Vieira wants his former loan star back.
And Palace’s money men would find the funds to sign the fan favourite from Chelsea.
Gallagher is desperate to make it at his boyhood club but he is not playing regularly.
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Wan-Bissaka set to stay
Crystal Palace fear they will be priced out of re-signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United.
The Eagles were interested in bringing him back to Selhurst Park after he had become a fringe player at Old Trafford.
However, in recent weeks the defender has managed to earn his spot in Erik ten Hag’s side as Diogo Dalot fights injury.
Palace chiefs are now concerned United will be less willing to let him go.
The Eagles were counting on a loan move until that development.
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Chelsea hijack nothing new
Chelsea look set to sign Mykhailo Mudryk for £97million, sealing the deal from right under Arsenal’s nose.
But this is not the first time that Todd Boehly has tried to snatch a deal away from their London rivals.
Chelsea attempted to sign Gabriel Jesus, his agent Marcelo Pettinati said in July 2022: “Chelsea were one of the teams that tried to hijack the Arsenal move.
“They tried very hard in the final days to get him. By that point, we’d already chosen our new project.”
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Shakhtar tease Mudryk deal
Shakhatr Donetsk have again teased that Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea is a done deal.
On Twitter, just minutes ago they tweet the hashtag, "Free Mudryk".
It went alongside an emoji that says the word "soon" with an arrow pointing right suggesting the announcement of the transfer being done could not be far away.
Meanwhile, Chelsea, in slightly unusual fashion, have the player's social media handle in their own Instagram bio.
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Dutch Dozen
Erik ten Hag has handed Manchester United’s European scouts a list of more than a dozen young Dutch stars to keep tabs on.
The United manager has made it clear he wants to lower the age profile of his squad over the next 18 months and is focusing on up-and-coming kids in his native Netherlands.
Ten Hag is still keen on his old Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber, 21, who United wanted to sign last summer and have continued to monitor.
Also on the list, Ajax duo in right-back Devyne Rensch, 19, and 20-year-old central midfielder Kenneth Taylor.
AZ Alkmaar’s Swedish winger Jesper Karlsson and PSV midfielder Joey Veerman, both 24, have also been earmarked as potential signings.
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Keita to be free agent
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita looks set to depart the club for free at the end of the season.
Reports claim that talks over a contract extension have ended with no deal agreed.
Keita joined the Reds back in 2018 from RB Leipzig for a fee of around £50m but the move has not worked out due to injuries.
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Mudryk unveiling today
Chelsea reportedly plan to welcome Mykhailo Mudryk to Stamford Bridge when they take on Crystal Palace today.
The winger is close to sealing a £97million move to Chelsea despite Arsenal's big push to sign him.
And he is set to watch the Blues take on Palace from the stands as Graham Potter's side look to end a run of one win in ten league games, according to the Daily Mail.
Mudryk is also set to undergo a medical before flying back to Shakhtar Donetsk's training camp in Turkey to finalise the deal.
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Gunners in for Raphinha
With Mikel Arteta's side set to miss out on Mykaihlo Mudryk, they have turned their attention to a former target.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal have made contact with Barcelona over the signing of Raphinha.
The Gunners wanted him last summer but the Brazilian opted for a move to Spain.
However, it is now believed that he could become available.
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Interest in Elanga
Everton have reignited their interest in Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga amid their relegation battle.
The Toffees have been linked to the 20-year-old before but now could leap for a potential deal, according to Football Insider.
They claim that any deal is likely to be a loan move as Frank Lampard looks to add some extra edge to his attack.
The arrival of Antony to Old Trafford in the summer has further limited first-team chances of Elanga, who has only made five Premier League starts this season.
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Good morning footy fans
Tottenham are weighing up a £20m January move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
And Spurs are set for talks with Sporting Lisbon this week to try to thrash out a deal for right back Pedro Porro.
Tottenham boss Spurs boss Antonio Conte has made a new left-sided centre-back one of his main priorities and is among the many admirers of Ecuador international Hincapie.
The 21-year-old caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar and is on the radar of a number of clubs following impressive performances for Leverkusen since his arrival in Germany in 2021.
The Bundesliga side, managed by former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and would consider selling.
Spurs could be persuaded to buy Hincapie this month but then loan him back to Leverkusen for the remainder of the season.
Dutch striker Memphis Depay is to leave Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to reports.
The Catalans are reportedly in talks with Atletico Madrid over the transfer of the former Man Utd forward.
Now, it has been claimed Depay wants a new challenge.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Understand Memphis Depay will leave Barcelona in January transfer window. The decision has been made, he’ll try new experience if all goes to plan.”He added: “Negotiations with Atlético Madrid are ongoing. Memphis, open to join Atléti — still not agreed between all parties.”
Southampton are plotting yet another big money summer raid on Manchester City’s Academy stars. Saints want midfielder Kian Breckin, 19, and 18-year-old winger Portuguese Carlos Borges, both of whom have been tipped for big futures.
City banked £40million when Southampton signed starlets Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu and Sam Edozie last year, with buyback clauses included in all three deals.
Etihad Academy director Jason Wilcox could also head to St Mary’s, as he is presently weighing up a lucrative offer to become Director of Football.
Breckin and Borges signed their first professional contracts last year and have played starring roles for City’s kids at the top of Premier League 2.
City wouldn’t let them go for peanuts, but are increasingly open to giving their youth products a quicker first-team pathway.
Chelsea have seemingly confirmed the transfer for Shakhtar winger Mykhailo Mudryk, or at least their social media team has.
On their official Instagram page they have shared a photo of the Ukraine star, asking fans to “show love” to their incoming signing.
On their bio, they even added a link to his Instagram page.
Chelsea fans have lashed out after the club reached a megamoney deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk after giving up on their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez.The Blues have hijacked Arsenal’s bid for Mudryk, 22, as they reached a staggering €100million (£89m) deal with Shakhtar.
The winger is expected to put pen to paper on a seven-year deal with the West Londoners and fly to the UK to undergo a medical. - Jon Boon
Spurs chasing Hincapie
Tottenham are weighing up a £20m January move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
And Spurs are set for talks with Sporting Lisbon this week to try to thrash out a deal for right back Pedro Porro.
Tottenham boss Spurs boss Antonio Conte has made a new left-sided centre-back one of his main priorities and is among the many admirers of Ecuador international Hincapie.
The 21-year-old caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar and is on the radar of a number of clubs following impressive performances for Leverkusen since his arrival in Germany in 2021.
The Bundesliga side, managed by former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and would consider selling.
Spurs could be persuaded to buy Hincapie this month but then loan him back to Leverkusen for the remainder of the season.
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Depay to leave
Dutch striker Memphis Depay is to leave Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to reports.
The Catalans are reportedly in talks with Atletico Madrid over the transfer of the former Man Utd forward.
Now, it has been claimed Depay wants a new challenge.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted: "Understand Memphis Depay will leave Barcelona in January transfer window. The decision has been made, he’ll try new experience if all goes to plan."
He added: "Negotiations with Atlético Madrid are ongoing. Memphis, open to join Atléti — still not agreed between all parties."
- Jon Boon
Saints chase City duo
Southampton are plotting yet another big money summer raid on Manchester City’s Academy stars.
Saints want midfielder Kian Breckin, 19, and 18-year-old winger Portuguese Carlos Borges, both of whom have been tipped for big futures.
City banked £40million when Southampton signed starlets Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu and Sam Edozie last year, with buyback clauses included in all three deals.
Etihad Academy director Jason Wilcox could also head to St Mary’s, as he is presently weighing up a lucrative offer to become Director of Football.
Breckin and Borges signed their first professional contracts last year and have played starring roles for City’s kids at the top of Premier League 2.
City wouldn’t let them go for peanuts, but are increasingly open to giving their youth products a quicker first-team pathway.
- Jon Boon
Done deal
Leeds have confirmed the signing of Georginio Rutter for £28million from Hoffenheim.
The deal is signed, sealed and delivered with various add-ons pumping up the cost.
20-year-old Frenchman Rutter has 12 career goals in 69 games – and started at Rennes.
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Chelsea's Mudryk statement
Chelsea have now released their own statement, as per Fabrizio Romano.
He tweeted: “Chelsea are discussing terms with Shakhtar for Mudryk.
"Should a deal be agreed between the two clubs then the Ukrainian international will discuss personal terms with the Blues ahead of a permanent transfer”.
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Chelsea Insta trolling
Chelsea have seemingly confirmed the transfer for Shakhtar winger Mykhailo Mudryk, or at least their social media team has.
On their official Instagram page they have shared a photo of the Ukraine star, asking fans to "show love" to their incoming signing.
On their bio, they even added a link to his Instagram page.
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Done deal
Chelsea have stolen Mykhaylo Mudryk from Arsenal's clutches now, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian journalist has confirmed the deal with his ‘Here we go’ catchphrase saying it’s done.
He tweeted: “Mykhaylo Mudryk to Chelsea, here we go! Documents are being exchanged between Chelsea and Shakhtar. Deal will cost €100m package as Ukrainian club always wanted.”
“Mudryk, arriving in London tonight. Medical tests booked on Sunday then he will sign contract until 2030.”
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Fans fume over Mudryk
Chelsea fans have lashed out after the club reached a megamoney deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk after giving up on their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues have hijacked Arsenal's bid for Mudryk, 22, as they reached a staggering €100million (£89m) deal with Shakhtar.
The winger is expected to put pen to paper on a seven-year deal with the West Londoners and fly to the UK to undergo a medical.
However, a section of Chelsea fans are not at all happy with that development as they insist that money should have been invested on Benfica star Fernandez, 21.
One fan tweeted: "Mudryk's worth €100m but apparently Enzo Fernandez isn't worth €120m. Todd Boehly. Genius."
Another posted: "Chelsea would rather pay £85m to hijack Mudryk from Arsenal than bring in Enzo Fernandez. Misplaced priority."
A third commented: "Banter aside, add a little extra and go get Fernandez man. Let Mudryk go to Arsenal."
That supporter said: "We are going to pay 100M for a player who prefers Arsenal (Mudryk) and we are not going to pay 120M for one of the best players in the world cup (Enzo Fernandez) who WANTED TO GET TO CHELSEA.
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Shakhtar statement on Mudryk
Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed that Chelsea are 'close' to sealing a deal for Mykhailo Mudryk.
They wrote on Twitter: "FC Shakhtar president Rinat Akhmetov and Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali discussed Mykhailo Mudryk’s transfer to Chelsea FC today.
"Parties are very close to agree on player’s transfer to the club."
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