The Eagles need to strengthen their attack after Olise’s departure, and Mikhail can get stable practice and return to Mareschi’s team stronger
Crystal Palace intends to rent the Ukrainian winger Mikhail Mudrik in the January transfer window. According to British media reports, the Eagles have already approached Chelsea with the corresponding proposition.
The deal could be a win-win for all parties. Palace are in desperate need of a boost in attack (eight goals in 11 rounds is the league’s second-worst record behind Southampton), and the explosive winger could give Oliver Glasner’s side the attacking spark they’ve been missing since Michael Olise’s summer departure to Bayern.
Mudryk himself, without leaving London, will be able to count on stable playing practice, which Enzo Maresca cannot provide him with. This season, Mikhail is shining in the Conference League, but in the Premier League he is losing competition to other wingers, at best coming on as a substitute. A successful loan will help him finally adapt to the Premier League and return to Chelsea ready for new challenges and the long-awaited leadership role.
Chelsea could also benefit from this transfer. Firstly, if Mudryk gets consistent practice and development while on loan, the Blues will have a ready-made strong winger for future seasons. Secondly, the Aristocrats will be able to temporarily relieve the wage bill if Palace agrees to share the salary of the Ukrainian foreign player with them, which, according to some sources, is 100 thousand pounds a week.
In September it was reported that the 23-year-old Ukrainian wants to continue his development and improvement as a football player, and for this he is ready to change his club registration in order to get more playing time. The Blues management was ready to release the player already during the winter transfer window.
Among the contenders for the player was Marseille. There was also information about Mudrik’s potential rental to Barcelona in the winter and interest from Liverpool.
In total, this season Mikhail scored 2 goals and made 5 assists in 14 matches in all tournaments. In the coming days, Mudrik will have meetings with Georgia and Albania as part of the Ukrainian national team as part of Division B of the 2024/25 Nations League.
Chelsea are third in the Premier League, ahead of three other teams on goal difference. The density in the standings is such that third and ninth positions are separated by only two points. Mareschi’s team will play their next match on November 23 away against Leicester.
Source: Sportarena
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