Chelsea have officially joined the race for one of the Premier League’s most underrated gems — Brentford’s Ukrainian sensation, Yehor Yarmolyuk. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the Blues are preparing to challenge Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in what’s shaping up to be one of the fiercest midfield transfer battles of 2025.
From Dnipro to Premier League Stardom
Since swapping SC Dnipro-1 for Brentford in 2023, Yarmolyuk’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. The 21-year-old has evolved from a promising newcomer into the heartbeat of Brentford’s midfield, racking up over 75 Premier League appearances in just two seasons.
This campaign, he’s been indispensable under new boss Keith Andrews, stepping seamlessly into the shoes of former captain Christian Nørgaard, who left for Arsenal in the summer.
And the numbers tell the story. During Brentford’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Chelsea in September, Yarmolyuk impressed the Blues’ scouts with a polished display — one chance created, two tackles, and seven recoveries, per FOTMOB. A few weeks later, his brilliant assist in the 3-1 win over Manchester United only intensified interest from England’s elite.
The Big Three Circle
Now, three of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are circling.
- Chelsea want him as part of their next midfield evolution — a tireless, disciplined operator who can complement Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo.
- Manchester United see him as the long-term replacement for Casemiro, whose legs and form are beginning to wane.
- Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, might just have the inside track — with Thomas Frank, Yarmolyuk’s former boss at Brentford, now at the helm in North London and eager for a reunion.
You can see why each club is desperate. Yarmolyuk doesn’t just defend; he dictates tempo, presses relentlessly, and covers every blade of grass.
Brentford’s Dilemma
Brentford are playing it cool for now. Officially, they don’t want to sell — but as TEAMtalk notes, a bid in the region of £30 million could turn heads in West London.
With January fast approaching, a full-blown transfer tug-of-war is brewing. Yarmolyuk’s mix of energy, maturity, and Premier League experience makes him one of the hottest young midfielders in England.
Whoever wins the race won’t just be buying potential — they’ll be securing the heartbeat of their midfield for the next decade.
And at 21, Yehor Yarmolyuk looks ready for the big stage.
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