Arsenal have identified a cheaper alternative to Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners are in need of a new attacker after Gabriel Jesus is set to be out with a knee injury until February.
football.london understands Arsenal hold a long-term interest in Mudryk and the Ukrainian winger has hardly hidden the fact he would relish a move to the Emirates Stadium. The 21-year-old has openly admitted to being a fan of the Gunners and has been blown away by supporters on social media urging him to complete a move to Arsenal.
Shakhtar are said to be holding out for a fee in the region of £87million for their star attacker which could deter Edu from making a move for him. Mudryk believes he is valued closer to £40million after posting a cryptic message on Instagram, a fee that would suit the Gunners more as they put together a list of targets.
