Roberto De Zerbi is set to sign Mykhailo Mudryk for Tottenham Hotspur – bringing in a player he previously tipped to win the Ballon d’Or.The Spurs hierarchy have agreed a deal with Chelsea over the loan signing of the winger, which includes an option to buy for £75million.Ukraine international Mudryk may have already played his last game for ChelseaGettyThe 25-year-old is eligible to return following a high-profile doping ban after all formal charges were dropped against him in July.However, the Ukraine international has not featured in a competitive match since November 2024.Reports emerged between the former Blues star and the north London outfit after Manchester City hijacked a deal involving Iliman Ndiaye to the Lilywhites.However, the Tottenham manager is a fan of Mudryk after working closely with the forward during his short spell at Shakhtar Donetsk, famously stating in the past that the Ukraine International possesses world-class potential.During a press conference as the Brighton manager in 2022, he said: “Mudryk can win the Ballon d’Or in the future.“I know the value of Mudryk. He has the potential to win the Ballon d’Or.”Proving his worth in north LondonThe 25-year-old has recorded 73 appearances for Chelsea, scoring ten goals across all competitions.However, his form in the Premier League is largely different to the numbers he posted in Ukraine.De Zerbi has continued to be a massive fan of the winger and stated the winger will improve in England – with time.Under the management of the Italian, Mudryk bagged two goals and registered nine assists for Shakhtar Donetsk.Spurs are also considering a late move for Chelsea outcast TosinGettyHe exclusively spoke to talkSPORT in 2023 and said: “Mudryk is a top player and I think for him, it’s difficult to start in another country, in another team.“Everyone knows the situation of Chelsea this year, it’s very difficult especially for a young player, for a young guy.“But, he has the quality to become a star in the Premier League.”Manager reunionThe duo could be reignited at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the Ukraine international wanting to prove his worth after an extended break.Mudryk will be returning to football after his four-year ban by the FA but appealed against the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).On appeal, CAS confirmed anti-doping disciplinary proceedings had been resolved and that Mudryk accepted breaking anti-doping rules.Mykhailo Mudryk is set to return to football after over 20 months out of actionPAMudryk has consistently maintained he ‘never knowingly or intentionally’ had taken a banned substance, and said he was ‘grateful’ to be able to return to playing after ‘the most difficult period’ of his career.Leeds United were also interested in signing the forward; however, it looks like he’s about to switch west for north London.