Shakthar Donetsk's chief executive Sergei Palkin has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal after their No.1 January transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk completed a move to rivals Chelsea.
Mudryk, 22, sealed an £89million transfer to the Blues on Sunday after weeks of speculation over his future. Arsenal were believed to be leading the race for the Ukraine international but failed to agree a transfer fee with Shakthar, having two offers rejected - and allowing Chelsea to swoop.
Mudryk dropped several hints that he wanted to join Arsenal on social media, posing in Arsenal shirts and even describing Mikel Arteta as a "top coach". His subsequent decision to join Chelsea has left some fans perplexed, but Palkin has shed some light on the matter.
