Arsenal have been warned about Mykhaylo Mudryk's lack of experience amid rumours that the Ukrainian sensation will complete a move to the Gunners.
Despite enjoying a fantastic Premier League season to date, the Gunners are expected to bolster Mikel Arteta's attacking options in January after star striker Gabriel Jesus sustained a significant knee injury on international duty for Brazil at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Whilst Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah all netted in the 3-1 Boxing Day triumph over West Ham, the opportunity to add offensive depth could be critical in maintaining a current five-point gap over reigning Champions Manchester City at the Premier League's summit.
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Mudryk has established himself as one of the standout young attackers in world football, registering 18 goal involvements this term. The Gunners saw a £55million bid including add-ons rejected earlier this week and are predicted to return with a higher offer for the 21-year-old when the January transfer window opens.
However, journalist Charles Watts expressed concern over the prospect of a deal when speaking on his YouTube channel. "I’d be stunned. This is just me talking obviously, sort of looking at it on paper, and he’s not played that much senior football, he’s never played out of Ukraine," he stated.
"That’s not dissing Ukrainian football at all, it’s just a fact. He’s not played in one of the top leagues.
"He’s done well in the Champions League this season, which has done a lot for his value. Still, I mean can you really be demanding 100 million? It’s very, very difficult if that’s seriously what they are only going to sell for."
On the contrary, Mudryk's former manager and current Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has tipped him to achieve big things ahead of Arsenal's fixture against his side this evening.
The Italian explained in his pre-match press conference: "Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can't buy him," he said. "I like him, because I like all my ex-players. But Brighton can't buy him, Arsenal, I don't know.
"I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d'Or in the future. I know the value of Mudryk, he has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or."
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