Ukrainian midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk has emerged as a transfer target for Tottenham. As of November 4, 2025, there’s strong interest from the Spurs, but no confirmed deal has been announced.
Quick Profile Age/Position: 21-year-old central midfielder.
Current Club: Brentford (joined permanently from Dynamo Kyiv in 2024 for around €25m; he’s been a standout in the Premier League this season).
Playing Style: Dynamic box-to-box player known for energy, passing range, and defensive work rate. He’s featured in 12+ PL matches for Brentford in 2025/26, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists.
Tottenham, under manager Thomas Frank (who coached Yarmoliuk at Brentford), sees him as a perfect fit to bolster their midfield depth. Scouts have been “raving” about his performances, and a reunion could happen as early as January 2026.
Valuation: Brentford wants £30m+ and is reluctant to sell mid-season unless an irresistible offer arrives.
Latest Buzz: No updates since late October 2025—rumours peaked then, with exclusive reports of Spurs and United battling it out. Yarmoliuk has been focusing on Brentford, where he’s become a “really big part” of their midfield under new coach Andrew Crofts.
Yehor Romanovych Yarmolyuk (born March 1, 2004) is a Ukrainian central midfielder known for his versatility, technical skill, high work rate, and pressing ability. At 21, he’s established himself as a key player for Brentford in the Premier League and earned senior caps for Ukraine. His rapid rise from Ukrainian youth academies to English top-flight stardom highlights his potential as a box-to-box dynamo.
Yarmolyuk has progressed quickly through Ukraine’s youth ranks, showcasing scoring prowess at U19/U21 levels before breaking into the senior team. Youth Levels:U15: 2019 UEFA Development Tournament winner.
U16: 4 caps (2019–20).
U19: 8 caps, 6 goals (2021–22).
U21: 17 caps, 1 goal; 4 caps, 1 goal at 2025 Euros.
U23: 4 caps, 1 goal; Maurice Revello Tournament winner (2024).
Senior Ukraine (2024–25): 5 caps, 0 goals, 1 assist. Debuted in Nations League playoffs (March 2025); latest: 8.1 rating in World Cup Qualifier vs. Azerbaijan (Oct 13, 2025). Called up as reserve for Euro 2024.
Key Achievements and Style NotesTrophies: UEFA U15 Development Tournament (2019), Maurice Revello Tournament (2024 with U23).
Individual: Golden Talent of Ukraine (U19 category, 2023); praised for tactical intelligence in 4-3-3 systems, vision, and duels (e.g., 16% aerial wins, 32% chances created in 2025–26).
Standout Moments: Ukrainian Cup goal (2021); PL debut start vs. Arsenal (2023); penalty conversion in U23 tournament final (2024); consistent Brentford starts under Thomas Frank, evolving into a “really big part” of the midfield.
Yarmolyuk’s trajectory positions him as a rising star, with interest from clubs like Tottenham amid his PL adaptation. For video highlights, check Brentford’s 2025 skills compilations.
