Arsenal have tabled two transfer bids for Mykhaylo Mudryk but neither have been accepted by Shakhtar Donetsk. The Gunners' initial £55million bid was rejected with an improved offer of £62million still being discussed between the two clubs.
Negotiations between Arsenal and Shakhtar are set to continue this week with Mudryk having reunited with his teammates ahead of a winter training camp in Turkey. The 22-year-old has caught the eye this season with his impressive displays in the Champions League, registering 18 goal contributions in 18 appearances for the Ukrainian outfit in all competitions.
Chelsea remain interested in signing Mudryk but the Ukraine international has his heart set on a move to the Emirates Stadium following a number of hints he has dropped on social media and in interviews. The Blues are willing to outbid any rival offer to secure a deal for the winger - which could see the Gunners forced into signing an alternative to strengthen Mikel Arteta's attacking options before the January transfer window closes.
