Xabi Alonso reveals Mykhailo Mudryk transfer plan as Chelsea FC field offers

Mudryk is expected to leave Chelsea on loan before the end of the transfer window, with interest from several clubs in the Premier League and Europe.

The Blues are in talks with Leeds United over a deal, but rejected the Whites’ first offer as it was well below the terms they are prepared to accept.

The Ukrainian international has not played a competitive game since November 2024, and Chelsea are keen to get him minutes out on loan this season.

The Blues are not willing to entertain permanent offers for Mudryk, and Alonso says they will take their time to consider the best option for the 25-year-old’s development.

“We will see, we still have time to decide, and we don't have to rush on many decisions and at the right time we will take them, at the moment not yet,” Alonso said when asked if Mudryk would be involved in the squad for Chelsea’s Premier League opener away to Fulham on Monday.

Delap is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest, Everton and Ipswich Town, but Chelsea’s £50m valuation is proving an obstacle in negotiations. Serie A side Como are also said to be open to entertaining a move for the England forward.

“We will see, as I said before with our players. We could be talking a lot, so we need to assess with the days what will be the situation.”