Mauricio Pochettino has been dealt a substantial curveball which could have a major effect on Chelsea's summer transfer window endeavours. The Blues appear to be in the market for a goalkeeper, midfielder and a striker as the former Tottenham boss hopes to get off to a flying start at Stamford Bridge.
One position which Chelsea aren't necessarily expected to reinforce is the left-wing after wrapping up an eye-watering deal for Mykhailo Mudryk in January. The 22-year-old winger was first linked with a move to Arsenal, only for the Blues to swoop in and hijack negotiations at the eleventh hour.
Initial talks between the Gunners and Shakhtar Donetsk were thought to have progressed well before a bid was submitted. Arsenal remained in contact with the Ukrainian side and, at one stage, they were even confident that they would win the race for his signature.
