Mudryk to Spurs as Chelsea's Sanchez heads to Como
August 31, 2026 21:05
Chelsea have accepted offers from Tottenham Hotspur for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, and have agreed a loan move to Italian side Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The three players are expected to leave Stamford Bridge, though each move remains subject to the individuals agreeing personal terms.
Tottenham are keen to bring Mudryk, 25, to north London and would reunite him with Roberto De Zerbi, his former manager at Shakhtar Donetsk. Spurs are also set to sign Adarabioyo, 28, on a permanent basis to replace Kevin Danso, who is expected to join Sunderland on an initial loan. Sanchez, 28, is headed to Como on a season-long loan after the Italian club earlier signed Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea.
KEY CONTEXT
- Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024 after an adverse test for the banned substance meldonium; he has been eligible to return to football since July. He originally joined Chelsea in January 2023 for an initial €70m (£61m) from Shakhtar Donetsk, where he played under De Zerbi.
- Sanchez was made available following errors in Chelsea’s opening Premier League match at Fulham that directly led to two goals. Chelsea have since brought in Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa as goalkeeper cover for a reported fee of £7.5m.
- Como’s activity in the window has included the earlier acquisition of Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for £31m before arranging the Sanchez loan.
WHY IT MATTERS
These moves would reshape Chelsea’s squad depth and personnel across several positions. Tottenham gaining Mudryk would pair the winger with a manager who previously coached him, a factor often cited when evaluating potential player fit. Permanently replacing Kevin Danso with Adarabioyo alters Chelsea’s defensive options, while Sanchez’s departure and Martinez’s arrival mark a swift change in Chelsea’s goalkeeping setup. Additionally, the club’s ability to move players affects the standing of other assets: interest in Enzo Fernández from Manchester City remains but would hinge on Chelsea’s recruitment plans and a substantial fee.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Mudryk, Adarabioyo and Sanchez reach personal terms and the transfers are formally completed.
- Confirmation of Kevin Danso’s loan to Sunderland.
- Any formal offer from Manchester City for Enzo Fernández — at present there has been interest but no bid — and whether Chelsea will be willing to sell given their stated valuation and recruitment needs.
- How Emiliano Martínez’s arrival affects Chelsea’s selection and whether Sanchez’s loan to Como is finalized as reported.
KEY FACTS
- Chelsea have accepted bids from Tottenham for Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo and an offer from Como for Robert Sanchez.
- Mudryk has been eligible to play since July after a suspension related to meldonium; he last played competitively in November 2024.
- Mudryk joined Chelsea in January 2023 for an initial €70m (£61m) from Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Como previously signed Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for £31m this window.
- Chelsea signed Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for a reported £7.5m following Sanchez’s errors at Fulham.
- Manchester City interest in Enzo Fernández exists but no formal proposal has been made; Chelsea have valued him previously at £120m.