Arsenal are pushing to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk but are yet to meet Shakhtar Donetsk's £88million asking price. The Gunners are facing late competition from London rivals Chelsea but remain confident in securing a deal.
football.london understands that an initial £55million bid was rejected before an improved offer of £62million was submitted last week. Shakhtar are yet to make a final decision on Arsenal's second bid, but are adamant that Mudryk will only be sold if a club meets their huge valuation of the 22-year-old.
The Ukraine international has dropped plenty of hints on social media that he wants to move to the Emirates Stadium after posting images of him watching the Gunners' Premier League fixtures. Mudryk has publicly praised Mikel Arteta's tactics and his team in past interviews despite reports suggesting he may have had his head turned by Chelsea's late interest.
