Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Samuel Meade

Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer decision shows Arsenal have learnt from glaring issue

Arsenal have missed out on Mykhaylo Mudryk with the Ukrainian opting for a move to Chelsea.

The former Shakhtar Donetsk star, who had enjoyed a rapid rise, saw a huge price tag slapped on him - one that only the Blues were prepared to pay. The Gunners opted to walk away from a deal that will cost the west Londoners £87million, with the player penning an eight-and-a-half-year deal after agreeing a contract at Stamford Bridge worth DOUBLE what was on offer at the Emirates.

Arsenal remain in the market for new forward options. Mikel Arteta has worked with a very select squad and opted to pick a starting XI throughout the season that has rarely changed. An injury to Gabriel Jesus, that will sideline him for months, has seen Eddie Nketiah come into the fold.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.