Chelsea has accepted transfer offers from Tottenham for Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo, alongside a loan agreement with Italian club Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The trio are now expected to leave Stamford Bridge, subject to agreeing personal terms, as a busy period of squad restructuring unfolds under manager Xabi Alonso.
The landscape at Stamford Bridge shifted dramatically as Chelsea accepted offers from Tottenham for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo. At the same time, Italian club Como reached an agreement for the loan of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, setting off a rapid chain of roster movements before the transfer window concludes.
Tottenham Secures Mudryk and Adarabioyo
Spurs moved quickly to secure deals for two Chelsea players. Tottenham is keen to secure Mudryk, 25, and reunite the winger with his former manager Roberto de Zerbi. The Ukraine international previously played under De Zerbi at Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk before moving to Chelsea for an initial £61m. Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024, serving a suspension that followed an adverse finding for the banned substance meldonium, though he has been eligible to football since July.
Alongside Mudryk, Tottenham will sign Chelsea defender Adarabioyo, 28, on a permanent deal. Adarabioyo arrives to replace Kevin Danso, who is set to join Sunderland on an initial loan.
Robert Sanchez Heads to Como as Martinez Arrives
In Italy, Como reached a verbal agreement for a season-long loan move to sign Robert Sanchez. The 28-year-old Spanish goalkeeper is heading to Serie A as part of the Italian club’s movement to find a substitute for Tornqvist, who is on his way to Monza. The information about the agreement between Chelsea and Como was disclosed by journalist Fabrizio Romano, who noted via social media: “🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Como reach verbal agreement over loan deal to sign Robert Sánchez, here we go! Como and #CFC agree on loan terms as the Spanish goalkeeper replaces Tornqvist who’s joining Monza in Serie A. New chapter for Sánchez after Dibu joined Chelsea.” The transfer window activity follows Como’s earlier acquisition of defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for £31m earlier in the transfer window.
Sanchez was made available for a loan or permanent transfer after two mistakes in Chelsea’s opening Premier League match at Fulham that led to the Blues conceding twice. His situation changed significantly in recent days following the arrival of Emiliano Martinez to Stamford Bridge. The Argentine was signed by Chelsea from Aston Villa for £7.5m to reinforce the position and began to occupy a starting role in the plans of the coaching staff commanded by Xabi Alonso. With the arrival of Martinez for the position, Sanchez lost his place in the Blues’ squad and was not even included in the matchday squad for the fixture against Brighton, played last Sunday at Stamford Bridge.
Squad Turnover and Unresolved Futures at Stamford Bridge
The flurry of exits underscores a broader overhaul of the Chelsea squad. While defensive and goalkeeping departments undergo restructuring, questions remain regarding other high-profile members of the team.
Uncertainty persists over the future of Enzo Fernandez, who is attracting interest from Manchester City although no formal offer has been made. Any departure for Fernandez would be dependent on Chelsea strengthening their squad and receiving a substantial fee, having previously valued him at £120m.
