Arsenal could save millions by using Cody Gakpo's £37million transfer to Liverpool to their advantage. Negotiations over a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk talent Mykhaylo Mudryk are set to continue into January after an initial bid of £55million including add-ons was rejected, football.london understands.
Both parties are thought to be confident of finding a successful outcome, with the Ukrainian winger pushing for a move to the Emirates Stadium. Mudryk posted a photo of him watching the Gunners' 3-1 win over West Ham on social media and has already admitted he would find it hard to 'say no' to Arsenal if they came in for him.
Sporting director Edu Gaspar is hoping to secure a deal for the 21-year-old as he aims to reinforce Mikel Arteta's attacking options after Gabriel Jesus' recent knee injury. The Brazilian striker is set to be absent until February, with Gakpo having previously been considered an option for the north Londoners in the summer before he eventually sealed a move to Anfield.
