Grealish hampers Arsenal pursuit of Mudryk as Shakhtar reject £62m offer amid Chelsea talks
Arsenal look set to fail in their second bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk with Jack Grealish cited as reason for Shakhtar Donetsk to reject the £62million bid.
Reports claim talks are ongoing between Arsenal and Shakhtar over a transfer for the Ukraine international, who has caught the eye with his Champions League performances this season.
The Gunners have had their opening offer of £52m turned down and the Daily Mail claim they are also set to fail with their improved offer of £62m pounds, with Shakhtar holding the asking price of £62million. 88m.
The report claims that Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin is now also in talks with Chelsea who are said to be more likely to be able to achieve the desired price.
Darijo Srna, Shakhtar's director of football, is reportedly in England for talks in the coming days and although Chelsea have yet to submit a bid, it is believed their interest could drive up the final transfer fee.
The report also claims that Shakhtar are using Jack Grealish's transfer to Manchester City and Antony's transfer to Manchester United as a barometer for any fees for Mudryk.
Mudryk could provide much-needed depth for Arsenal, who are looking to maintain the significant gap he has created between them and Manchester City in second place in the Premier League.
His arrival could relieve pressure on a trio of players without whom Arsenal will struggle to go all the way this season, according to Ian Wright.
"I keep saying it's just about enjoying the moment," the pundit said on The Kelly and Wrighty show.
>"The players clearly know what they're doing, but it's going to be difficult.
"We know how good Manchester City are and they're probably the only team that could pick up a few injuries to key players and still win the league.
"Arsenal fans know this is a very special moment, it feels good and they are answering all questions right now.
"But if there are a few injuries, that could be a different story.
"There is still a chance that Arsenal will try to sign a few players in January.
"But when you look at the team this season, Saka did it, Partey did it, Odegaard did it.
"It's them, if Partey, Odegaard and Saka stay fit - which is going to be very difficult - then I think Arsenal have a very good chance of winning the league."
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Arsenal look set to fail in their second bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk with Jack Grealish cited as reason for Shakhtar Donetsk to reject the £62million bid.
Reports claim talks are ongoing between Arsenal and Shakhtar over a transfer for the Ukraine international, who has caught the eye with his Champions League performances this season.
The Gunners have had their opening offer of £52m turned down and the Daily Mail claim they are also set to fail with their improved offer of £62m pounds, with Shakhtar holding the asking price of £62million. 88m.
The report claims that Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin is now also in talks with Chelsea who are said to be more likely to be able to achieve the desired price.
Darijo Srna, Shakhtar's director of football, is reportedly in England for talks in the coming days and although Chelsea have yet to submit a bid, it is believed their interest could drive up the final transfer fee.
The report also claims that Shakhtar are using Jack Grealish's transfer to Manchester City and Antony's transfer to Manchester United as a barometer for any fees for Mudryk.
Mudryk could provide much-needed depth for Arsenal, who are looking to maintain the significant gap he has created between them and Manchester City in second place in the Premier League.
His arrival could relieve pressure on a trio of players without whom Arsenal will struggle to go all the way this season, according to Ian Wright.
"I keep saying it's just about enjoying the moment," the pundit said on The Kelly and Wrighty show.
>"The players clearly know what they're doing, but it's going to be difficult.
"We know how good Manchester City are and they're probably the only team that could pick up a few injuries to key players and still win the league.
"Arsenal fans know this is a very special moment, it feels good and they are answering all questions right now.
"But if there are a few injuries, that could be a different story.
"There is still a chance that Arsenal will try to sign a few players in January.
"But when you look at the team this season, Saka did it, Partey did it, Odegaard did it.
"It's them, if Partey, Odegaard and Saka stay fit - which is going to be very difficult - then I think Arsenal have a very good chance of winning the league."
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