The January transfer window may be less than a week old, but Arsenal's pursuit of Shakhtar Donestk forward Mykhaylo Mudryk already feels like quite the saga.
The Gunners are clearly interested in the 22-year-old Ukrainian international, but the interest may be even stronger in the other direction. Mudryk has made little secret of his desire to don the famous red and white shirt, taking to social media on a number of occasions to drop some not-so-subtle hints that would suggest he is desperate to become an Arsenal player this month.
However, the deal is taking a tad longer than many of the parties involved would like due to Shakhtar's willingness to hold out for the astronomical asking price they have slapped on Mudryk. The Ukrainian giants want £88m before bidding farewell to their prized asset.
