THE UKRAINIAN HAS PLAYED LITTLE UNTIL NOW
FC Barcelona would have one of Chelsea's possible discards within reach in January
Published:27/09/2024 - 20:36h
Updated:27/09/2024 - 20:36h
The English press speculates about the possible departure of Mykhaylo Mudryk from Chelsea in the winter market. For FC Barcelona, it would be an interesting 'low cost' option
FC Barcelona would have one of Chelsea's possible discards for the second half of the season in the next winter market. Although the Barça team has not defined its roadmap for the next market, while waiting to resolve its financial problems, the board does not close the door to any incorporation that would allow it to reinforce key positions, such as the midfield and forward.
According to the latest information, the London team would be willing to give up Mykhaylo Mudryk, who at the moment has been playing little since the arrival of Enzo Maresca. The Ukrainian added an assist this week in the rout against Barrow (5-1), his first full game of the season. Chelsea's debut in the English League Cup allowed the Italian coach to make massive rotations and the left-footed winger did not waste the opportunity.
However, the 23-year-old footballer has been relegated to a secondary role after the signings of Jadon Sancho and Joao Félix. Chelsea paid 70 million euros for Mudryk in January 2023, one of the club's many million-dollar signings that has not performed at the expected level. The Ukrainian has 7 goals and 6 assists in 63 official matches, but his market value has fallen to 35 kilos in just a year and a half.
Barça could go for a left-footed winger in January
For Barça, the one from Krasnohrad could be an interesting alternative if Hansi Flick asks to incorporate a left-footed winger in winter. The culés have Raphinha and Ansu Fati, as well as Ferran Torres, for that position, but both the Valencian and the '10' can leave in January if an interesting offer arrives. The best option to leave is the 'Shark', a player who is very popular in England.
Ansu, on the other hand, did not have a good time in the Premier League and, after the injury that left him out of the Barça preseason, he must start from scratch to gain confidence under Flick's orders. The one from Bissau will have his first big opportunity next Tuesday in the Champions League match against Young Boys. Meanwhile, Chelsea will continue looking for alternatives to reduce a totally disproportionate squad due to its unusual market plan.
