Tottenham finalize double deal with Chelsea on deadline day

Tottenham Hotspur are finalizing a double deal with Chelsea for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as the Premier League transfer deadline approaches on September 1, 2026. The moves come as the club seeks to bolster its squad after a winless start to the season under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Mudryk is set to join on a loan deal that includes an option to make the transfer permanent next year. The Ukrainian winger has not played in the Premier League since November 2024 due to a doping ban but has recently been cleared to compete. De Zerbi previously worked with Mudryk at Shakhtar Donetsk. Adarabioyo will move permanently from Chelsea, with the 28-year-old defender scheduled to undergo a medical. These signings follow Tottenham's pursuit of Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, which collapsed after he opted for Manchester City. The club is also exploring further attacking options. According to reports, Tottenham have made an enquiry about AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic as an alternative to Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, who is staying put. The 27-year-old American's versatility and Premier League experience are seen as potential assets.