Chelsea have reportedly rejected a second Leeds United offer for Mykhailo Mudryk and ended discussions over a loan move to Elland Road.
Leeds continued negotiating after their opening approach was turned down last week, but the two clubs have failed to reach an agreement.
The development leaves Chelsea searching for another club where Mudryk can rebuild his match fitness during the 2026/27 season.
Chelsea end Mykhailo Mudryk Leeds talks
talkSPORT reports that Chelsea rejected a second Leeds offer before ruling out Daniel Farke’s side as a destination for the winger.
The Standard independently reports that talks continued over the weekend but have now ended. Chelsea reportedly considered Leeds’ proposal insufficient and no longer view the Yorkshire club as a viable option.
Mudryk is available on loan, but Chelsea have ruled out a permanent departure. His contract at Stamford Bridge runs until 2031.
ReadChelsea previously reported that Mudryk had accepted the need to leave temporarily after discussing his future with the club at the end of pre-season.
The Ukraine international would prefer to remain in the Premier League, making the collapse of the Leeds negotiations a significant setback to his preferred plan.
Chelsea consider new Mykhailo Mudryk loan options
Brentford and newly promoted Coventry City are among the other English clubs linked with Mudryk. A move to Coventry would reunite him with former Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard.
Strasbourg also remain an option through Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership structure, while The Standard reports that clubs in Italy have expressed interest.
Chelsea must now balance Mudryk’s preference with their need to secure regular playing time for a player who spent almost 20 months outside competitive football.
The FA’s anti-doping proceedings were resolved in July through an agreement involving Mudryk and the World Anti-Doping Agency, making him immediately eligible to play again.
He subsequently returned during Chelsea’s friendly defeat by Juventus. ReadChelsea reported that Mudryk immediately offered pace and direct running during his late appearance.
His next destination remains unresolved, but Leeds are no longer expected to provide it unless Chelsea dramatically reconsider their position.
