Spurs Bolster Squad with Deadline Day Moves for Chelsea's Mudryk and Adarabioyo

Tottenham Hotspur completed a striking double swoop on transfer deadline day, securing Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo to cap off a £300m+ summer spending spree.

Mudryk joins North London on an initial loan with a £75m option to buy, reuniting the 25-year-old Ukrainian with manager Roberto De Zerbi, who previously coached him at Shakhtar Donetsk. Meanwhile, 28-year-old centre-back Adarabioyo arrives on a permanent £12m deal as a direct replacement for Kevin Danso, who joined Sunderland on loan.

Reunions and Fresh Starts

The deadline day action offers both players a clean slate under De Zerbi:

• Mykhailo Mudryk: The winger returns to competitive action after resolving an FA anti-doping matter that kept him sidelined since November 2024. Having cleared to play this past July, Mudryk expressed his eagerness to bring "speed and creativity" to Spurs. De Zerbi highlighted their past working relationship, noting his confidence in helping the Ukrainian rediscover his elite 1-vs-1 capability.
• Tosin Adarabioyo: Marking Spurs' 10th signing of the transfer window, the former Fulham and Chelsea defender noted that De Zerbi’s courageous style of play aligned perfectly with his personal career goals.

Mudryk’s Journey to North London

Mudryk’s move ends a turbulent period at Stamford Bridge following his high-profile £61m transfer from Shakhtar in 2023. Across 73 appearances for the Blues, he tallied 10 goals and 11 assists while navigating multiple managerial changes.

After late-window interest from Leeds and Spurs' pivot away from alternative targets, Tottenham secured the loan deal. Mudryk now looks to reignite his career in North London after over a year away from official competition.