Arsenal is reportedly considering a last-minute move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mychajlo Mudryk, who is also being pursued by Everton ahead of the transfer deadline on Thursday. The Gunners have already improved their squad with a number of exciting summer additions, but it appears that Mikel Arteta is still looking for reinforcements before the window closes.
Arsenal is believed to be on the lookout for a new winger after missing out on the signing of former Leeds United man Raphinha, who opted to snub a number of Premier League suitors in order to join Barcelona earlier this summer. Those in power at the Emirates Stadium have been taking steps to scope out potential targets over the last few days, with Mudryk among the players to have been considered, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It is claimed that Arsenal has ‘explored conditions’ of a possible deal for Mudryk but is yet to establish contact with Shakhtar, the club at which he remains tied down until the summer of 2026. The Ukrainian heavyweights are said to have already turned down an offer in the region of £25million from Everton, who are one of several clubs looking to rival Arsenal for Mudryk’s signature over the next few days.
The Gunners are believed to be prioritizing a move for Wolves winger Pedro Neto, with Arteta having earmarked the 22-year-old as a top target in advance of this week’s impending deadline. However, negotiations are reportedly proving to be complicated and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will switch their focus to Mudryk at some point before the summer window slams shut.
Mudryk is widely regarded as one of Ukraine’s most promising young players, capable of playing on either wing as well as in the center of the field. Since breaking into Shakhtar’s first-team picture, he has had nine assists in 25 senior appearances and has earned five international caps as a reward for his promising form at the club level.
When asked about Brentford’s reported interest in his services a year ago, the 21-year-old already hinted at a desire to test himself in the Premier League.
“I want to thank Brentford for the offers,” said Mudryk, as quoted by The Mirror. “To end up in the Premier League at 20 years old is fantastic but the final decision is down to the club president.
“Had the offer come in a year or 18 months ago, I wouldn’t have given it a second thought, I’d have asked the club to let me go without hesitation. To end up in the Premier League aged 20 is amazing, but since Srna & De Zerbi [Shakhtar coaches] took charge everything has changed.
“I have support. I currently have a long contract and all of my thoughts are tied to Shakhtar. I will use all my power to help the side win in all competitions that we are taking part in.”
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