What?! Mudryk Was Offered to Arsenal Instead of Sterling! – How Chelsea Tried to Negotiate Better Terms and What Came of It

News that Ukrainian footballer Mykhailo Mudryk could have been transferred to Arsenal instead of Raheem Sterling caused quite a stir among football fans. It was hard to imagine that one of Chelsea's most promising players might end up in Mikel Arteta's squad, especially on a loan deal.

According to sources reported by Teamnewsandtix, Chelsea did indeed propose a loan deal to Arsenal for Mudryk. This move comes as a surprise, as the club had previously shown no interest in parting with the Ukrainian, who is considered a key player for the future of the team.

However, there’s more to this story. It turns out that Mudryk's name was used by Chelsea not with the intention of actually transferring him, but as a bargaining chip in negotiations over the terms for signing Raheem Sterling. The club aimed to leverage Arsenal’s interest in Sterling to secure better terms for the transfer by offering Mudryk on loan instead.

Chelsea’s strategy was to push Arsenal into making concessions, but in the end, the plan didn’t work. Arsenal decided to sign Raheem Sterling on their own terms, without falling for the competitors' tricks. As a result, Mudryk stayed with Chelsea, while Arsenal strengthened their attack with Sterling.

This story is a vivid example of how clubs employ various strategies during transfer negotiations. However, as this case shows, such tactics don’t always yield the desired outcome.