ARSENAL have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk with Brentford ready to launch a club-record offer for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger.
The 21-year-old is understood to be on Mikel Arteta’s radar ahead of a possible late swoop before Thursday’s deadline.
Personal terms are claimed to have already been agreed with the Ukraine international over a switch to the Emirates.
Mudryk himself fuelled speculation of a move to North London after “liking” a picture on Instagram which discussed a potential transfer to Arsenal.
But according to The Athletic, Brentford have renewed their interest in the forward having had a bid rejected last year to sign him in January.
Mudryk confirmed he had turned down a move to the Bees as he pledged his loyalty to Shakhtar.
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But it is believed he would now welcome a move to England having expressed his desire to play in the Premier League at some point.
And it has been said that Brentford are ready to offer a club-record £26million for the exciting youngster.
Their current record transfer stands at £16m rising to £20m when they brought in forward Keane Lewis-Potter from Hull earlier this summer.
Though The Athletic have stated that despite Brentford and Shakhtar being in talks, a deal will be difficult to complete.
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The news outlet declared that Arsenal are keen on Mudryk, but they are now pursuing a central midfielder instead.
That is due to the injuries picked up by Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.
Brazilian starlet Danilo has been touted as an option, with reports claiming Arsenal had offered Palmeiras £20m.
Meanwhile it remains to be seen whether Arsenal turn their interest in Leicester’s Youri Tielemans into a formal bid.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
