Sporting director Edu Gaspar has been urged to avoid 'upsetting' one Arsenal star with the club's January transfer business. The Gunners are closing in on a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk after tabling two offers below his £88million asking price.
football.london understands an initial bid of £55million was rejected by Shakhtar, with Arsenal improving their offer up to £62million. The latest reports suggest the Kroenke family have given Edu the green light to improve their offer further, closer to Shakhtar's £88million valuation of Mudryk.
The 22-year-old has been actively pushing for a move to the Emirates Stadium despite late interest from London rivals Chelsea. The Ukraine international has his heart set on a move to join Mikel Arteta's squad, but it could upset one player who has been in brilliant form since the Premier League resumed.
