Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal sporting director Edu to wrap up the transfer of Mykhaylo Mudryk as soon as possible, with Chelsea reportedly attempting to hijack the move.
Arsenal are in pole position to sign Mudryk and are in negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk over the transfer fee for the Ukraine winger. Mudryk is keen on a move to north London this month and has agreed personal terms with the Gunners, but the deal isn’t done yet.
Shakhtar rejected an opening bid of £55million from Arsenal and have publicly stated they want £85m for the 21-year-old. Arsenal have returned to the negotiating table and are still confident of signing Mudryk, who is their number one target in January.
