As Arsenal fans await an announcement with regard to the signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk, it's worth remembering that this isn't the only deal manager Mikel Arteta, sporting director Edu Gaspar and Director of Football Operations Richard Garlick are working on at the moment.
With that said, it would appear that wrapping up a £75m-£80m transfer for the Ukraine international is the priority following a breakthrough in negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk. After seeing two bids rejected, football.london understands that the Gunners are edging ever closer to completing a deal with talks between the two clubs now focusing on potential add-ons.
Once Arsenal confirm Mudryk as their first signing of the January transfer window, Arteta and Edu, in particular, can turn their attention to other business with it being reported that the pair have already decided on their next move - Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda.
