Arsenal are willing to walk away from any deal involving Mykhaylo Mudryk should his price become too inflated.
The Gunners are hoping to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window and have identified the Ukrainian as a target. Shakhtar Donetsk have shown a willingness to sell for the right price and negotiations have been ongoing regarding a move to north London.
In a dramatic twist, Chelsea entered the race and are aiming to trump Arsenal financially as they look to kickstart their own campaign. The Blues have spent big since Todd Boehly took over and Shakhtar will be more than happy if a bidding war begins.
