Arsenal could turn their attention to Hirving Lozano as a Mykhaylo Mudryk alternative after reports emerged Shakhtar rejected the Gunners' second bid and Chelsea registered an interest in signing the winger. Arsenal saw their opening offer of £55million, including add-ons, swiftly rejected and their second attempt of a package deal around £60million looks set to be met with the same fate.
While negotiations were taking place between Arsenal and Shakhtar, Chelsea outlined Mudryk as one of their January targets and appear to be serious about hijacking the Gunners move for Mudryk. Shakhtar chief Dario Srna will be in attendance for Chelsea's Premier League fixture against Manchester City tonight (Thursday) to discuss Mudryk with Chelsea representatives.
Despite interest from the blue side of London, Mudryk's preferable choice is still Arsenal, with the 22-year-old dropping his latest hint that he wants to agree a transfer in January by liking a meme that shows him pictured behind bars with the Shakhtar badge behind him.
