The next Antony? Sevilla eyeing Mykailo Mudryk loan despite Chelsea flop's doping suspension as La Liga club takes inspiration from Man Utd outcast's success with rivals Real Betis

Mudryk has failed to live up to his significant potential since he moved to Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk for £89 million ($115m) in January 2023. To make matters worse, the Ukrainian was dealt a major blow to his career in December when he was hit with a provisional suspension after he failed a doping test. The 24-year-old is awaiting the results of a 'B' sample, and unless that comes back negative he faces a ban of up to four years - although he will be able to appeal his punishment to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

SPORT, however, reports that despite Mudryk's suspension and uncertain future, Spanish side Sevilla are eyeing a loan move for the Blues winger in the summer. Sevilla, who are currently 10th in La Liga, want to make some quality signings in the next transfer window to challenge for European football in the 2025-26 campaign.

The report also adds that Sevilla are drawing inspiration from city rivals Real Betis, who brought in Manchester United flop Antony on loan in the January transfer window. Like Mudryk, Antony miserably failed in the Premier League, but his game completely changed once he moved to Spain.

Garcia Pimienta's side will be back in action after the international break next Sunday as they take on Betis away from home in the Seville derby. Mudryk, meanwhile, faces an anxious wait to learn his fate.