Premier League giants Arsenal have, late on Thursday, tabled a fresh proposal for Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk.
Arsenal’s pursuit of wide-man Mudryk, of course, has taken its place back front and centre in the headlines over the course of the week to date.
This came amid widespread claims that the Ukrainian talent was inching ever closer to a move to the Emirates, on the back of a fresh round of negotiations between the respective boards at Arsenal and Shakhtar.
The former’s pursuit was sped up after a potential alternative attacking target – in the form of Joao Felix – was snapped up by London rivals Chelsea.
Chelsea’s Joao Felix during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Thursday January 12, 2023. 2M87GPJ Chelsea’s Joao Felix during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Thursday January 12, 2023. (Alamy Stock Photo)
In turn, late on Thursday evening, it should come as little surprise to hear of a fresh Gunners proposal for Mudryk being confirmed.
As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Edu Gaspar and co. have forwarded a bid worth a fee in the region of €70 million, plus bonuses.
Mudryk, for his part, has long given his backing to a move to north London.
EXCL: Arsenal new official proposal for Mykhaylo Mudryk is close to €70m fee plus add-ons, submitted tonight as revealed earlier.
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Negotiations ongoing with Shakhtar Donetsk to discuss on the add-ons package.
No issues on personal terms, Mudryk wants the move. pic.twitter.com/AOaMEnV4Ub
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2023
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