Shakhtar Donetsk’s CEO has confirmed Chelsea target Georgiy Sudakov will “definitely” leave the club this summer.

CHELSEAstill have a few games left in the season in hope that they can finally get back into Europe  – but there has been alot of speculation in the media that Sudakov is a player that the Blues are very interested in.

The Evening Standard reports Shakhtar officials have been in London this week for discussions over a possible transfer and now the club’s CEO, Sergei Palkin, has confirmed the midfielder’s time at the Miners is set to come to an end.

Palkin, who was involved with Mykhailo Mudryk’s £88.5m ($110m) move to Chelsea last year, said: “This summer window, he has a big chance to move to some big clubs. We have had some contacts with big clubs and some are not negotiating with us directly but are getting a feel for the summer environment.

‘He will definitely move to a top European club this summer. When I was at Chelsea versus Everton on Monday, many people asked me about Sudakov.”

He added: “I told Napoli in January they could have him for €50m (£42.8m) plus bonuses, and they offered €40m (£34.2m), but I said to them to close the deal now or lose this unique chance.

‘Now, it will not be €50m. They would have no chance to do that now because we have many more clubs looking. The most interest will come from English clubs. For me, he will become one of the best midfielders in Europe and the world.

‘We don’t want clubs to seek discounts because we are at war. An example was for Mudryk. We are quite strong.”

The reports adds that if any side is keen on capturing his signature, any suitor may have to pay £60m ($74.7m) for the Ukraine international.