Shakhtar Donetsk are said to have set a brand new transfer fee for winger Mykhaylo Mudryk amid interest from Arsenal over a move in the January transfer window. football.london understands that the Gunners tabled an opening bid worth up to £55million for the 19-year-old on Boxing Day.
However, reports have since claimed that the Ukrainian side have rejected the initial offer, with the overall package and structure not matching their valuation. It comes after months of speculation surrounding a potential move to the Emirates Stadium after missing out on the switch in the summer.
The youngster has continued to add fuel to the fire over the move, making several hints over joining Arsenal in the upcoming transfer window. When asked about a move in an interview with CBS Sports, he said: "I think every guy dreams about the Premier League.