Arsenal submitted an official bid for priority target Mykhaylo Mudryk as negotiations could continue over the coming days.
According to UA Football, Arsenal submitted their first official bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk, as negotiations could continue between the two clubs over the coming days. The 21-year-old attacker is Mikel Arteta’s priority target for January, with the player keen on the move.
Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk in January after submitting an official bid for the 21-year-old attacker. Mikel Arteta considers the Ukrainian winger a priority signing in the upcoming window, although there’s plenty of work ahead for the Gunners.
Mudryk fell on Arsenal’s radar late in the summer window, but Arsenal could not convince Shakhtar Donetsk to sell. The Ukrainian side’s demands late in August made the Gunners think, but Arteta wanted to focus on bringing a new midfielder.
In the last few months, Arsenal reignited their interest in Mudryk, with the player keen on the move to the Emirates. In at least two interviews, the 21-year-old attacker expressed his desire to join Arteta’s side.
Shakhtar have considered the interest of not only Arsenal but other big clubs like Manchester City and Newcastle United. The Ukrainian side have repeatedly stated the 21-year-old attacker will cost around €100 million. They have cited the money paid for Antony and Jack Grealish in recent windows.
Considering the experience of the Ukrainian international, €100 million seems excessive. The Gunners had opened talks with Shakhtar to understand a fair deal, and the official bid may have been on the lines of the information received.
Ukrainian journalist Ihor Tsyganyk insists that Arsenal’s offer includes bonuses and feels it’s decent and adequate. Shakhtar is yet to respond with an answer, but negotiations may continue to progress in the coming days. The Gunners seem like the front runners, as the saga might soon reach a fitting conclusion.
Arteta views Mudryk as the ideal competitor for Gabriel Martinelli on the left-hand side. The manager feels the squad lacks adequate cover in wide areas, hence the Shakhtar star’s pursuit. The winger’s pace and direct style will suit Arsenal and add some serious quality to the team ahead of a title challenge.
