Leeds United insist on Mykhailo Mudryk deal as surprise transfer teased
Leeds United continue to pursue a deal for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
The Ukraine international has emerged as a concrete target for the Whites heading into the final days of the transfer window.
With the 1 September deadline at 11pm edging closer, the 25-year-old winger's situation is expected to be resolved soon.
Chelsea are set to send Mudryk out on loan and Elland Road remains a possible destination for him.
Daniel Farke has been handed some quality signings this summer and the West Yorkshire outfit could be about to get a player who cost around £88.5million not that long ago.
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Mykhailo Mudryk transfer prediction emerges amid Leeds United interest
Leeds haven't given up hope of signing Mudryk, despite multiple offers being rejected.
The Ukraine forward wants to stay in the Premier League after returning from his almost 20-month absence.
According to Fabrizio Romano on 31 August, a loan deal is being discussed for the attacker's departure.
The Whites have been "insisting" on signing Mudryk for days, but are yet to find an agreement with the Blues.
There could be "surprises" regarding the winger's future, depending on the opportunities that arise before the deadline.
Why Mykhailo Mudryk transfer feels necessary at Elland Road
Leeds have focused on making quality additions this summer rather than chasing quantity.
As a result, the Whites have been left short on quality in depth in certain areas of the pitch, including the wings.
Noah Okafor has been relied on to provide creativity from the left side, but in his absence, Wilfried Gnonto is Farke's backup option.
Daniel James has mostly played as the wing-back this season since Harry Wilson's arrival at Elland Road.
Brenden Aaronson can also play across the front line, but the USMNT attacker is a bit inconsistent.
Gnonto is being linked with a move to Fiorentina, and his departure could open the door for Mudryk's transfer to LS11.