Mykhaylo Mudryk and Arsenal have reportedly reached a “understanding in principle” over the 21-year-impending old’s January transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk, bringing the two parties one step closer to a deal.
The Premier League leaders have reached an agreement in principle with the player’s parent club Shakhtar Donetsk over a winter swoop, according to The Sun, who also claim that Arsenal are making quick progress in their pursuit of the 21-year-old Ukraine attacking sensation Mykhaylo Mudryk. Discussions between the two clubs are still ongoing.
Longtime admirers of the Shakhtar Donetsk winger, the Gunners reportedly made their first official bid to sign Mudryk, according to recent reports.
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The Daily Telegraph reports that they have put up a £35 million offer as well as an additional £15 million in add-ons to raise the total to £55 million.
Although it had been anticipated that given their precarious financial circumstances, the Ukrainian side could be willing to accept less, they had been openly requesting a sum in the neighborhood of £85 million. According to rumors, discussions on the transfer cost are still underway.
As the club aims to maintain its title push, manager Mikel Arteta is eager to bolster his squad and add excellent depth during the quickly approaching transfer window. Sporting director Edu has been entrusted with adding more offensive reinforcements in light of the most recent injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson.
The top player on Arsenal’s rumored shopping list for the midseason market is Mudryk. One of the most exciting young attackers in Europe, the 21-year-old Ukrainian wing magician has garnered a lot of attention for his outstanding performances for club and country over the past 12 months.
In 18 appearances across all competitions, the left winger has tallied 10 goals and 8 assists, with 3 of those goals and 2 of those assists coming in 6 Champions League games.
Arteta holds Mudryk in high regard as a player because of his incredible speed, pace, creativity, and attitude. The player, who has publicly expressed his desire to join the Emirates, was seen in an Instagram post on Monday night watching Mikel Arteta’s team demolish West Ham 3-1.
The only senior wide alternatives still available are Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, although Emile Smith Rowe is anticipated to return in January following a protracted absence due to groin surgery. Mudryk would therefore add some crucial depth in the wide department.
As things stand, it appears that Arsenal will sign Mudryk early next month; the player is rumored to be eager to join the Gunners’ title push and to be desperate to make the move, even though a final agreement has not yet been made between the two teams at this point in the process.