Arsenal should abandon their negotiations for Mykhaylo Mudryk and focus on trying to sign two stars with Premier League experience under their belts, according to Emmanuel Petit.
The Gunners remain locked in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk for Mudryk, who is their number one transfer target in January. Although they have seen two bids rejected by the Ukrainian side, and been worried by the interest from Chelsea, they are close to reaching an agreement.
The 22-year-old, who has made it clear he’s keen to join Arsenal, has 11 goals and eight assists in all competitions this campaign for Shakhtar. He has been scouted by a whole host of European clubs, but Petit isn’t convinced he is worth Shakhtar’s €100million (£88m) asking price.
