The focus of what the Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer could bring to Arsenal is very much on the here and now. Why wouldn’t it be?
Arsenal find themselves in a race to sign perhaps the most highly regarded youngster on the continent not yet at one of the elite clubs in Europe. The signature would be a statement move and potentially a record deal if the Ukrainian side get their valuation of the player.
In a season where Arsenal sit top of the table, all the talk is on what Mykhaylo Mudryk can add to the team and how his impact might aid in clinching a first Premier League title since 2004. However, the acquisition of the 22-year-old could have a far wider influence on the view of the Gunners in a country that is gradually becoming a hotbed for young talent that has achieved silverware in recent years.
