Chelsea ends talks with Leeds over Mudryk, Coventry shows interest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chelsea FC has concluded negotiations with Leeds United regarding Mykhailo Mudryk, following discussions that extended through the weekend. The club is exploring other options for the 25-year-old winger, including interest from Coventry City, Napoli, Atalanta, and Roma. Chelsea is keen to ensure that Mudryk secures enough playing time, potentially including financial penalties in any new agreement. Despite Leeds being considered Mudryk's preferred option, Chelsea's move has prompted speculation about alternative suitors, including the possibility of a loan to their sister club Strasbourg.
- •Chelsea ends discussions with Leeds on Mudryk's loan.
- •Coventry among clubs interested in acquiring Mudryk.
- •Negotiations with Leeds lasted all weekend.
- •Chelsea seeks to ensure playing time for Mudryk.
- •Mudryk returned to action after a 20-month ban.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Blues looking at other options for Mudryk
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Coventry show interest as Chelsea seek other options for Leeds target Mudryk
"Chelsea are looking at alternative options to Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, despite receiving a loan offer for the winger from the Elland Road side. The Blues say they have ended talks with Leeds over the 25-year-old Ukraine international after negotiations continued throughout the weekend. Other solutions include a move to sister club Strasbourg or to another Premier League side, with Coventry City, Napoli, Atalanta and Roma having expressed interest.
"Chelsea are looking at alternative options to Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, despite receiving a loan bid from the Elland Road club - and Coventry City are among those to have expressed an interest. The Blues say they have ended talks with Leeds over the 25-year-old Ukraine international after negotiations continued throughout the weekend. Other solutions include a move to sister club Strasbourg or to another Premier League side.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:30 AMBlues looking at other options for Mudryk
Chelsea are looking at alternative options to Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, despite receiving a loan offer for the winger from the Elland Road side. The Blues say they have ended talks with Leeds over the 25-year-old Ukraine international after negotiations continued throughout the weekend. Other solutions include a move to sister club Strasbourg or to another Premier League side, with Coventry City, Napoli, Atalanta and Roma having expressed interest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:26 AMCoventry show interest as Chelsea seek other options for Leeds target Mudryk
Chelsea are looking at alternative options to Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, despite receiving a loan bid from the Elland Road club - and Coventry City are among those to have expressed an interest. The Blues say they have ended talks with Leeds over the 25-year-old Ukraine international after negotiations continued throughout the weekend. Other solutions include a move to sister club Strasbourg or to another Premier League side.
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