Oleksandr Zinchenko gave Arsenal a transfer recommendation of Mykhaylo Mudryk as Mikel Arteta targets a new winger in January.
According to 90 Min, Oleksandr Zinchenko has given a glowing reference over Mykhaylo Mudryk. Mikel Arteta is eager to sign a winger in January, with the Ukraine international a strong candidate on his shortlist.
Arsenal’s links to Mykhaylo Mudryk refuse to go away as the club approaches an important transfer window ahead of January. The Ukrainian winger is one of the players on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist. The Gunners boss remains open to signing a new wide attacker after the World Cup.
A few weeks ago, Shakhtar Donetsk’s deputy director Carlo Nicolini confirmed the interest from Arsenal and Manchester City in Mudryk. He also added that the winger would cost upwards of €100 million, concerning the fees Manchester United paid for Antony in the summer.
Players from Ukraine have never cost so much before. However, the player seems to be worth the hype, going by the glowing reviews of many from that side of the continent. Arsenal may not invest such huge figures. They baulked at Shakhtar’s reported €50 million asking price late in the summer.
The Gunners could still be in with interest if the fee is reasonable. The player has opened the door over a move to north London. For his talents, he does fit Arteta’s style with his pace and direct approach on the pitch.
He would be an ideal competitor for Gabriel Martinelli, who is having a flying season. Current Gunners star Oleksandr Zinchenko has given a transfer recommendation to his club over Mudryk.
The left-back, who signed from Manchester City in the summer, has established himself as a starter in Arteta’s system. Having missed a month of action, he returned to the starting lineup for the win over Chelsea. Some may take his advice as he grows in stature, including Arteta.
Mudryk is a generational talent, according to those talking about him in Ukraine. While he has proved himself on the national stage and with Shakhtar, he may take time to prove himself at a top club like Arsenal. Arteta could be financially backed in the January window after his admission over a need to sign a level-raising star.
Whether they go all out for Mudryk remains the question. In hindsight, the Ukrainian is a top-rated prospect who would succeed at Arsenal.
