Chelsea are on the verge of a significant squad shake-up as the club has agreed to part ways with three first-team players before the transfer window closes, with Tottenham Hotspur and Como both moving to secure deals.
According to reports, Chelsea have given the green light to bids from Tottenham for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, while goalkeeper Robert Sanchez looks set for a temporary switch to Serie A side Como. All three moves remain contingent on the players finalizing personal terms with their new clubs.
Mudryk, 25, is the highest-profile name involved in the reshuffle. The Ukrainian has been absent from competitive football since November 2024 after failing a drugs test for the banned substance meldonium, which resulted in a suspension. Despite regaining his eligibility to play in July, he has yet to return to action. His proposed move to north London would reunite him with Roberto de Zerbi, the manager who previously worked with him at Shakhtar Donetsk before his £61m transfer to Chelsea.
Alongside Mudryk, Tottenham are also finalizing a permanent transfer for centre-back Adarabioyo, 28. The defender is expected to fill the void left by Kevin Danso, who is poised to join Sunderland on an initial loan deal, freeing up a spot in Spurs' backline.
Meanwhile, Como have struck an agreement for a season-long loan of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, 28. The Italian club has been active in the market for Chelsea talent this summer, having already completed a £31m deal for defender Trevoh Chalobah earlier in the window. Sanchez's departure comes after a difficult start to the season, in which two high-profile errors in Chelsea's opening Premier League fixture at Fulham directly contributed to the Blues conceding both goals in that match. Chelsea have already moved to address the goalkeeping position by signing Argentine international Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa in a £7.5m deal, paving the way for Sanchez's exit.
The reshuffling at Stamford Bridge does not appear to be finished, with speculation continuing to swirl around midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City have been linked with a move for the Argentine, though no official bid has yet been submitted. Any potential sale would likely hinge on Chelsea's ability to bring in further reinforcements and secure a fee close to their previous valuation of £120m for the World Cup winner.
The departures mark a notable turnover for Chelsea as the club continues to refine its squad under the current transfer strategy, balancing outgoing deals with fresh incoming talent. For Tottenham, the additions of Mudryk and Adarabioyo represent a clear statement of intent as De Zerbi looks to bolster both attacking and defensive options. Como, for their part, continue to build a growing pipeline of talent sourced from Chelsea's ranks, adding another proven Premier League performer to their roster.
As the transfer deadline approaches, all eyes will remain on Stamford Bridge to see whether further business, including a potential Fernandez exit, materializes before the window shuts.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport Football.