The Gunners, along with the Citizens and the Magpies, have been informed that there is a 50/50 chance that Ukrainian striker Mykhailo Mudryk will be transferred in January.
What did Palkin say about Mykhailo Mudryk?
Mykhailo Mudryk has become a prime target for clubs across Europe, with interest from the RFPL confirmed by his current employers. The people who are after Ukraine believe the Shakhtar Donetsk winger could be acquired for less than €100m (£86m/$106m), but they have also been told they will need to dig a little deeper than they are now to make a deal during the winter window.
When asked if the Ukrainian striker, who is strongly associated with the Gunners, is destined to take on a new challenge in the next few weeks, the football functionary of the Ukrainian Association and the chief executive officer of Shakhtar said that he does not know.
According to Sergei Palkin, at the moment they are quite far from what they want and what the clubs offer. It’s not that far, but it’s not what they need. They have discussions. One club, another club, they are negotiating and they are in the process. “Close this month?” Sergei doesn’t know. Palkin says it could be 50-50 in regards to the winter transfer window. Sergei does not want to talk about numbers now. They lead discussions. According to him, they have interest from some English clubs and they are in the process.
What will happen after that with Mykhailo Mudryk?
When asked if the Gunners, Manchester City and the Magpies were among the clubs leading the race for the much coveted signature, Sergei added that he read about another English club every day. According to him, according to the newspapers, they are all English clubs, but to be honest, this is true, since Palkin has had contact with many clubs and many of them are involved in this process.
The Ukraine national team player has registered 10 goals and nine assists for Shakhtar this season, while Mykhailo Mudryk also has eight senior international caps for his country and the striker is expected to secure a big cash transfer in the not too distant future.
Shakhtar Donetsk’s director has insisted clubs have to spend a lot of money if they want to sign the Ukrainian striker in January.
What did Darijo Srna say?
Mykhailo caught my eye this season after his impressions with Shakhtar. The deputy sporting director has already confirmed that the Gunners and the Citizens are interested in the player, but both clubs are now warned the teenager won’t come cheap.
The Croatian former footballer and director of Shakhtar said that for him, after Kylian, after Vinicius, Mykhailo is the best player in Europe in this position. According to Darijo Srna if someone wants to buy him they have to spend a lot of money and above all they have to respect their club and they have to respect their president and if someone wants to buy Mykhailo he has to spend a lot, a lot, much money.
A little about the topic
The Ukraine striker may well be on the move this winter. Nicolini has already suggested that the club may be ready to sell if an acceptable offer comes in. The Gunners may have had the upper hand as they look to step up their attack after losing to Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel has undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss two to three months of action.