‘Time To Decide’ – Leeds United Kept Waiting On Signing Target | OneFootball

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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has indicated the club have not made a decision over loaning out Leeds United target Mykhailo Mudryk yet, keeping the Whites waiting.

The Ukrainian is able to play again and is back in the mix at Stamford Bridge under new Blues manager Alonso.

Mudryk could well move away from Chelsea before the window closes to make sure he is playing football on a regular basis and Brentford have shown interest in him.

Coventry City are also keen, while Leeds have seen a loan offer for Mudryk turned down by Chelsea.

The proposal from Daniel Farke’s team was not good enough for Chelsea, but it has been suggested talks are continuing and Mudryk would be content to join Leeds on loan.

Mudryk has had 20 months out of football following testing positive for a banned substance and needs regular game time.

Alonso though is coy on what Chelsea might do with the Ukrainian and insists that no decision has been taken, with the Blues having time to consider their options.

“We will see. We still have time to decide”, Alonso said via journalist Bobby Vincent when asked about Mudryk.

“We don’t have to rush on decisions. At the right time, we will take that decision.”

If no offers convince Chelsea then they could decide to keep hold of Mudryk until the January transfer window, although he would likely have fewer minutes than if he leaves Stamford Bridge.

Alonso and the club have time to decide, with the transfer window open until the start of next month.

Whether Leeds might move on to other attacking options soon though if they cannot get a deal for Mudryk over the line is unclear.

Whites boss Farke is keen for more attackers to be added to the ranks at Elland Road as he looks for his side to kick on from their 14th place finish in the Premier League last season.

If Leeds risk waiting for Chelsea to decide on the Ukrainian, they could miss the boat on other targets.