Mykhailo Mudryk’s time at Chelsea has not gone as planned since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk last year. The Ukrainian winger, who was once on the brink of joining Arsenal, has struggled for form and is yet to score or register an assist in the Premier League this season. With his future at Stamford Bridge uncertain, reports suggest that Crystal Palace are interested in bringing Mudryk to Selhurst Park on loan in January. This move would come as Palace look for a replacement for Michael Olise, who left for Bayern Munich last summer. The addition of Mudryk could provide the spark needed to help Palace escape the relegation zone and revive his own career.
On the other hand, Fulham’s Antonee Robinson has been a standout performer this season, making him one of the most sought-after left-backs in the Premier League. Robinson has already provided three assists in 11 appearances and has been a key player for Fulham. Despite attracting interest from top clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool, it is expected that Robinson will remain at Craven Cottage until at least the summer of 2025. Fulham, with his contract running until 2028, are under no pressure to sell, and losing the American international in January seems unlikely.
Meanwhile, in Serie A, Claudio Ranieri has returned to AS Roma as their new head coach. The 73-year-old, who famously led Leicester City to their remarkable Premier League title win in 2016, has taken over a Roma side currently sitting in 12th place. This marks Ranieri’s third stint at Roma, where he previously played as a player. Roma announced that Ranieri would remain as head coach until the end of the season before transitioning to a senior executive role. In this new position, he will advise the ownership on all sporting matters and play a role in the club’s search for a future head coach. Ranieri’s wealth of experience and passion for the club will be crucial as Roma aim to turn their season around.
