Leeds United launched a move for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk last week. The Ukraine international was on a list of potential targets ahead of the transfer deadline.
It has been widely reported that the club are after attacking reinforcements at this point of the window.
The Whites had their initial bid rejected for the Chelsea star. Leeds wanted a loan deal, but the conditions were not acceptable for the London club.
On Monday, a new update emerged with the Blues said to have ended talks over a possible move.
They are now set to look elsewhere to find a move for the 25-year old winger ahead of the deadline. Clubs in the Premier League and across Europe are said to be interested in a move.
Leeds United boss comments on Mykhailo Mudryk move
Even with the news over the breakdown in talks, it is believed that Mudryk is open to joining Leeds United.
Daniel Farke was asked about the situation in Monday’s press conference, and he made it clear that he was not going to speak on any potential transfers that have not taken place.
”Always many noises around Leeds. Get the feeling every agent tries to use our name to speak about his player because Leeds are a well-known clubs.”
”Sometimes players I’ve not heard about – of course I’ve heard of Mudryk. I won’t comments about other clubs players and no comment on speculation.”
Leeds have added four new players in the first team this summer, and are looking to bring in a few more in the coming days.
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Club need a few more new additions before deadline
Leeds have done some incredible recruiting this summer.
The additions of James Trafford, Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemovic and Harry Wilson will increase the strength of the first team.
Now the important part will be filling the rest of the team around the key players. In the Premier League, depth is crucial; you cannot go a whole season with a small squad.
Leeds need some depth in certain positions, and per reports a backup goalkeeper and a winger are on the radar.
Finding two players in those positions would be a great start. The club also need a striker to provide backup to Calvert-Lewin following Joel Piroe’s loan exit to West Ham.
Daniel Farke needs to push for a few additions before next week.
If Leeds pay a loan of a few million and cover his wage – will this likely be £7-8 million for one year loan only. In my opinion this is a questionable spend on a player that has not been playing regular football for at least last season. Surely Leeds can invest better in a competent player showing potential and already up to speed. After all he would be competing as the second or back up striker.
The heavy outlay on a loan player that has not been playing Premiership football last season is too risky. We need a permanent signing as an upgrade for this position. The outlay would be over £7 million (fee and wage) for just one season. We then need to find a backup for Calvert Lewin and competition for Nmecha