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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Arsenal make contact with second-priority transfer after missing out on Mykhaylo Mudryk

Arsenal have reportedly entered talks with Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo - after missing out on Mykhaylo Mudryk following his big-money move to Chelsea.

The Gunners' proposed move for the Ukrainian was hijacked by Chelsea as the Blues confirmed the arrival of Mudryk on a staggering eight-and-a-half year contract on Sunday. The deal could cost Todd Boehly up to £88m including add-ons for the highly-rated winger, who has scored eight goals and provided 10 assists in 18 games this season.

According to La Repubblica, relayed by Forza Roma, Arsenal have turned to their second priority transfer in the form of Italy international Zaniolo. The 23-year-old has struggled for form and fitness this season but is a talented player with a lot of potential that could fit straight into Mikel Arteta's mould and system.

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