One of Chelsea’s signings from recent windows has been linked with an exit in January after a disappointing start to life at Stamford Bridge.
Premier League side Chelsea have been one of the biggest spenders in recent transfer windows, with the side topping the chart for net spend losses by a distance. Those signings have left Blues fans disappointed in some regards, with many failing to live up to the price tag that was placed on them throughout the club’s heavy spending.
Cole Palmer may have been one of the standouts of the division last season after completing a move from Manchester City, but his former teammate Raheem Sterling was heavily criticised before he was seen to be ostracised from the squad. Sterling has since completed a loan move to Arsenal, where he made his full debut against Bolton in the EFL Cup, registering a goal and an assist.
January signing to see the exit door?
Ukrainian international Mykhailo Mudryk was once the talk of the January transfer window in 2023, sparking an interesting transfer scenario between Arsenal and Chelsea. After heavy interest from the Gunners, and seemingly Mudryk as he persistently mentioned the North London club on social media platforms, it was Chelsea who secured a move for the winger, completing a move worth £60.6 million.
With the 23-year-old contracted to the club until 2031, he has not seen much game time this season despite his hefty price tag. Chelsea are currently linked with a squad overhaul, and now, Roberto de Zerbi is reportedly monitoring the situation to lure the player to his Marseille side.
There remain conflicting reports surrounding his future as TEAMtalk reports the club are open to selling, opening the door for a reunion with Mudryk and his former Shakhtar Donetsk coach. However, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the club remain confident of the player’s ability to be successful.
Chelsea flop should look to move on.
With the spending spree the Blues have been on in recent transfer windows, a move on from Stamford Bridge may be the best option for all involved. That is not to say on a permanent basis; if they are truly confident of his potential success, then a loan move could help see confidence restored in the player.
It seems that current Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca does not possess that faith after the winger was an unused substitute in the previous two league fixtures. The 23-year-old has scored five goals in 48 appearances since joining, leaving many disappointed with his performances.
Following many signings in the attacking department, such as Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix, combined with the emergence of Noni Madueke, it seems to be an uphill climb at Chelsea for the winger. It would be wise to look elsewhere, but that may rely on the Blues cutting their losses on the transfer fee.