Mikel Arteta was typically dismissive when asked in his pre-match press conference about Arsenal's interest in Mykhaylo Mudryk. The Spaniard was asked for an update on the transfer window and shortly replied that there was no update.
When asked about Arsenal's interest in Mykhaylo Mudryk he simply shook his head. The club have reportedly been in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over a move for some time. However, the pair have been unable to reach an agreement over a fee for the player despite the Gunners having two bids rejected.
The Ukrainian side are asking for a fee in the region of €100million (£88.2million) but the Gunners are reluctant to make the winger their record-signing football.london understands. Shakhtar have publicly referenced Antony and Jack Grealish as examples of players they deem similar in quality to their starlet to justify the price.
