21 Aug 2026 15:51:54
Mudryk on loan to Leeds? So says Sky.

1.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 16:32:14
I hope not.

2.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 16:36:02
Why not? He would be a great loan signing if we could get him.

3.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 16:52:34
Chris Chris says no no.

4.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 16:59:14
Wouldn't mind. As it's a loan, it's definitely not a priority problem position, though.

5.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 17:06:15
Not played any proper football for a year. Sounds a waste of time like another Buonanotte.

6.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 17:13:42
Baz, I think the LW is a high priority position for the club.
Hence, we have had genuine links with
Paixao
Leao
Mudryk

Problem: Okafor is injury-prone, and he did have a run, I believe, of 16 games last season without any G&A.



A loan makes sense, probably with an option/obligation, freeing up money for a 10 or a 9 or both.

One thing's for sure, the next 10 days are going to be interesting.

7.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 17:24:52
Fair post, Dave, re Okafor's injury record. Willy plays LW. Largie too if Leeds don't sell him.

Striker and LB more pressing.

8.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 18:45:38
Largie is going, as he's not got a squad number.
Willie G could go, but the financial gain wouldn't be great, as Zurich have a 40% sell on clause.
Mudryk has kept fit, with double sessions six days a week, away from Chelsea.

He's not match sharp, but it appears he has looked after himself. He'd be a good alternative to Okafor, but Chelsea want a straight loan with no obligation. They want to see whether he can get back to the player he once was.

9.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 20:00:04
Sounds like the disagreement is more about Leeds guaranteeing lots of game time. Coventry probably get him if we don't. He has expressed preference to Leeds. There might be a converted utility left wing back there, given he would have lcb cover.

10.) 22 Aug 2026
22 Aug 2026 08:13:02
Okafor would always be chosen over Mudryk, but Okafor is not generally a 90mins player, so Mudryk, if he did come, would come on as sub in most games.
If Okafor, like last season, had few injury breaks, then Mudryk would hardly start a game, which I imagine Chelsea would not be happy with.



I can see why Leeds might be interested in loaning him for the season as cover for Noah, but I'm not convinced he's the right player for Leeds.