ARSENAL are reportedly confident of landing Mykhailo Mudryk in time to face Manchester United next weekend.
The winger has been tipped for a move to England and is the No1 transfer target for the Premier League leaders.
The Gunners have had two bids rejected already for the 22-year-old by Shakhtar Donetsk.
A third offer worth around £62million plus add-ons was being lodged.
However, Shakhtar wanted a larger fee up front for their star, now the North London club are prepared to break the bank with a club record £84m bid.
Mudryk is in Turkey with his team-mates for a warm-weather training camp during the winter break.
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And despite Shakhtar wanting a larger fee up front for their star, “there is an acceptance” a deal will be concluded soon.
Now The Times are claiming that Mikel Arteta’s team firmly believe they will have the Ukrainian international on-board for their crunch clash with United at the Emirates on Sunday, January 22.
Mudryk and his representatives have already agreed a five-year contract with Arsenal.
And he has broken his silence over a transfer to Arsenal.
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After news of a fresh approach broke, Mudryk took to Instagram and posted a praying emoji on his story.
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Arsenal go into the weekend five points clear at the top of the table ahead of their trip to Tottenham tomorrow in the North London derby.
They then return to home turf next week for the showdown with fourth-placed United, who take on title challengers Man City today, next weekend.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
