Ex-Tottenham scout drops explosive Mykhailo Mudryk verdict

Ex-Tottenham scout Bryan King criticises Mudryk's prospects at Spurs, comparing his struggles to Garnacho's difficulties at Villa and questioning the £75m option to buy.

Former senior Tottenham and Aston Villa scout Bryan King has delivered a damning assessment of Mykhailo Mudryk's loan spell at Spurs, suggesting the winger has little chance of making an impact.

Mudryk arrived on loan from Chelsea on deadline day but has been sidelined with an ankle injury for over two months, making just 16 minutes of appearances. Tottenham hold a £75million option to buy, though King expressed scepticism about the deal, describing the fee as inflated and questioning the club's decision-making.

King drew parallels with Alejandro Garnacho's loan at Aston Villa, noting both players are "supposedly very talented" with pace but have struggled for minutes. Garnacho has made only seven appearances for Villa this season and was left out of the squad for Sunday's clash at Manchester United.

King suggested both players could return to Chelsea next summer, with Mudryk's permanent move to Spurs appearing "incredibly unlikely" and Garnacho facing similar uncertainty given Villa's reluctance to commit.