Arsenal transfer ‘hard to say no to’ for Mudryk
Suraj Radia
- 8 Sept 2022 18:15 BST
- 3 min read
Shakhtar winger Mykhaylo Mudryk has hinted he would be open to joining Arsenal in January after the Gunners failed in a summer approach for him.
The 21-year-old was a target for Arsenal late in the transfer window but Shakhtar refused to budge on their €50 million asking price, while the Premier League side were only willing to offer around €35m.
Speaking to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, Mudryk insisted he was focused on Shakhtar for the time being but that a move to Arsenal would ‘be hard to say no to’ after being asked if the Gunners were a ‘dream club’.
“I think every player dreams about the Premier League,” Mudryk said. “It’s hard to say [one specific club] but Arsenal is a very good team with a very good coach, I like the way they play.
“It would be hard to say no. From my side, I can’t say no. But a transfer is not only my decision and my word. In the winter we will see.
“There was a lot of discussion about transfers and clubs who want me, but it’s normal. Now I’m in Shakhtar and I want to play for this team, I love this team. I love every guy in this team, Shakhtar is my home.
“For now all my thoughts are in Shakhtar but in winter we will see.”
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Arsenal were hoping to sign one more attacker before the transfer deadline to boost the team after a perfect start to the season which saw them win their opening five Premier League games.
The Gunners had spent over £100m on the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Fabio Vieira but they were unable to add the midfielder and forward that they desired.
“Arsenal is a very good team. From my side I can’t say no…” 👀
Shakhtar winger Mykhaylo Mudryk says he’s open to an Arsenal move in January and sets the record straight on his nickname 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/vWv652D0yO— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 8, 2022
Pedro Neto was the priority target on the wing but Wolves were unwilling to sell their prized talent, prompting Arsenal to pursue a move for Mudryk.
Everton and Nice also made approaches for the Ukrainian but he was pushing for a move to Arsenal, however neither side were willing to budge on their respective valuations.
Mudryk grabbed a goal and two assists in the Champions League against RB Leipzig, showcasing why he is considered a top talent at Shakhtar.
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