Premier League giants want Mudryk for €35m

Cameron Smith

• 30 Sept 2024 15:15 BST
• 3 min read

Liverpool are eyeing a shock move for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk, according to sensational reports in Spain.

Mudryk, 23, joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk for an initial €70 million in January 2023, but he has failed to establish himself as a reliable performer since his big-money move to Stamford Bridge.

The Ukraine international has only registered seven goals and six assists in 64 games for Chelsea, and summer signing Jadon Sancho has immediately jumped ahead of him in the pecking order.

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Mudryk has been an unused substitute in three of Chelsea’s six Premier League games this campaign, while he was hooked at half-time during his only league start so far in 2024-25.

Despite his struggles in west London, Liverpool are eyeing an audacious move for Mudryk, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The Reds are looking to sign a new winger amid concerns that Mohamed Salah may leave when his contract expires next summer, and Mudryk has emerged as a possible target.

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Liverpool are reportedly interested in securing a deal for an initial fee of €35m, with a further €15m in potential add-on clauses.

Marseille have also been linked with a move for Mudryk, with Roberto De Zerbi a huge admirer of the 23-year-old following the pair’s time together at Shakhtar, while a loan to Strasbourg was touted as an option this summer.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah replacement options

In addition to Mudryk, Liverpool are also keen on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic and Brentford wideman Bryan Mbeumo.

Mbeumo has already netted five Premier League goals so far this campaign, while Pulisic who has five goals and two assists in seven appearances in all competitions.

Liverpool did add Federico Chiesa from Juventus this summer but the Italian has only racked up 78 minutes of action so far.