Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has claimed he is proud to have the players currently at his disposal after missing out on a move for Mykhailo Mudryk. The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium, but instead made an £88million transfer to rivals Chelsea, as confirmed on Sunday.
The Ukraine international was paraded at Stamford Bridge during half-time in his new side's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Discussing his move, the winger said: "I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea. This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career. I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff."
For the Gunners it comes as a huge blow, having made three bids to Shakhtar Donetsk for the forward this window that were eventually turned down. It may come as a missed opportunity for Arteta should he not be able to add to his squad in January to give them the best chance possible of winning the Premier League title.
