Chelsea rule out Leeds United loan move for Mykhailo Mudryk | OneFootball

Chelsea have ruled out Leeds United as a potential loan destination for Mykhailo Mudryk, according to Sky Sports.

The Whites identified the 25-year-old as an attacking target and submitted a loan proposal.

However, Chelsea’s hierarchy rejected the offer, and negotiations have since stalled, with both sides unable to reach a mutually acceptable deal.

Mudryk is eager to secure regular first-team football to revive his career and regain match sharpness following a prolonged absence due to a doping ban.

While manager Xabi Alonso included the winger in pre-season, Chelsea’s priority is to find a club where he can play regularly before reassessing his future at Stamford Bridge next summer.

With Leeds off the table, other opportunities remain across Europe. Strasbourg, Chelsea’s BlueCo sister club, remains a strong possibility, offering a familiar environment within the group’s network.

Premier League newcomers Coventry City are also reportedly interested and could benefit from manager Frank Lampard’s Chelsea connections.

Mudryk is one of several players whose futures Chelsea are expected to resolve before the transfer window closes as they look to trim their squad.

Leeds must now quickly pivot to alternative targets if they still want to strengthen their attack, after also missing out on Julian Brandt earlier this summer.

Daniel Farke’s side opened their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and will hope to repeat the feat when the sides meet again in Tuesday’s EFL Cup clash.

Chelsea, meanwhile, travel to Fulham on Monday for their opening league fixture under Xabi Alonso, before hosting Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.