Arsenal are very much still interested in snapping up Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners have also been linked with a number of other wingers in recent weeks but Romano Claims that Mikel Arteta’s side are keeping in touch with the player and his entourage:

“For sure, Arsenal remain interested and in contact to discuss the Mudryk deal. They like him, but the race is open and Shakhtar want way more than rumoured €50-55m. I think Arsenal is the perfect place for him: Premier League, ambitious project, young players and excellent manager/board. Still, there’s still no official bid on Shakhtar table, so let’s see what happens in the next weeks.”

Mudryk’s actual asking price is believed to be closer to €65m (£57m) and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal would consider paying such a sizeable sum for the Ukrainian international in the January window.

Romano does say it is an “open” race so there is a danger that, if the Gunners do leave it too long, a rival could swoop in and secure the player’s signature instead.

There are cheaper alternatives to Mudryk. Orlando City’s Facundo Torres is someone that is still on the club’s radar, while Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze has been mentioned as another potential option in recent days.