Leeds sign Bard on loan after Mudryk move collapses

Leeds United's pursuit of Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk collapsed on transfer deadline day, with the Ukrainian international securing a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur instead. The development came as the Whites completed a deal for Nice left-back Melvin Bard and weighed up a late offer for Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan, capping a busy end to the summer window. Leeds had been in discussions to sign Mudryk on a season-long loan, but the player's preference was to remain in the Premier League. Tottenham ultimately agreed a deal with Chelsea that included a £75 million option to buy, a figure Leeds were unwilling to match.