Arsenal are expected to win the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports in the English media.
It is believed that the Gunners are hoping to agree a fee in the region of £40m for the Ukrainian international, which is under half of what Shakhtar were originally demanding.
When supporters on Twitter were asked about the prospect of securing Mudryk’s signature ahead of the January transfer window, most were delighted:
Mudryk! red carpet ready and waiting mate 👌 👍
— Elite_Alpha_Male (@Yt_A1pHA_n1) November 27, 2022
Let me know when the deal is done..
— Double Dee (@dboydsuperio) November 27, 2022
Make this happen please 💫
— Playboy ☁️🍥 (@Playboy_789) November 27, 2022
Don’t wanna get carried away by speculations, until I see a done deal, I’m not getting excited, but he’s such a healthy competition for martinelli, Smith can stop playing from the wing, run less in the middle and stay away from injury
— kola_porth (@ahm_kolade) November 27, 2022
Let’s hope this goes through, tired of missing out on top notch links and wishes
— Steve Cliffe (@cliffey66) November 27, 2022
Can’t wait
— Nafiu Ayobami (@nafiuayobami2) November 27, 2022
For 40M yes
— Mun En (@MunjayMurombo) November 27, 2022
Very happy. Reasonable price
— Arsebro (@Arsebroo) November 27, 2022
It’s probably wise to be cautious about these reports, especially as the fee mentioned is WAY BELOW what the 21-year-old’s asking price is believed to be.
If Arsenal do manage to secure Mudryk’s services, though, it would be a coup. Manchester United, Newcastle and a fair few teams on the continent have also been pursuing the Ukrainian, who has lit up this season’s Champions League.
The winger could be a huge asset for Mikel Arteta’s side in the second half of the season as they look to maintain their title challenge.