Arsenal's pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk has dominated headlines throughout the January transfer window.
football.london reported last month that the Ukrainian club had rejected the Gunners' opening offer of around £55million for Mudryk services but that doesn't seem to have ended their interest. Since then, MediaFoot have reported that the 22-year-old is close to signing a four-year contract in north London with the option of another year.
However, the talented winger was spotted at Shakhtar's training camp in Turkey, suggesting that a deal isn't imminent yet. Still, if Arsenal can agree a fee with Shakhtar, they won't be too worried about convincing the player to make the move given his previous comments on manager Mikel Arteta.
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Speaking to CBS Sports back in September, he said: "I think every guy dreams about the Premier League. It's hard to say [who his preferred move is], but Arsenal is a very good team, a very good coach. I like the way they play."
When asked if he would make a move to the Emirates Stadium, he said: "From my side, I can't say no [to Arsenal]. But the transfer is not only my decision."
Now, Shakhtar have posted a picture of the pacey attacker on Twitter, leading to a number of Arsenal fans claiming that he looked unhappy whilst some begged the Gunners' technical director Edu to wrap up the deal as soon as possible.
Here is what a select few supporters on Twitter replied.
@john___johnnn : "Send him to Arsenal already."
@Beela1Cudjoe1 : "Soon at arsenal."
@BallinKy_ : "He doesn’t want to be there."
@ItsArtetaSZN : "Let him go."
@AFCRRE : "WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR SIGN HIM ALREADY."
@OtiiShadi : "He seems not that happy, just free him up,his time has come to an end at the club and let him pursue his DREAMS."
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