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      Arsenal told to pay £88.8m to land Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer as Shakhtar Donetsk compare him to Antony, Grealish & Sancho

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      ARSENAL have been told to pay £88.8million if they want to land Mykhaylo Mudryk.The Ukrainian wonderkid has dazzled for Shakhtar Donetsk this season, attracting plenty of interest in the process.
      Myhaylo Mudryk has impressed in the Champions League this seasonCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are keen to land a winger in January to aid their title push – with Mudryk near the top of their wishlist.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Gunners chiefs are willing to inject a further £50m into the transfer kitty to help Mikel Arteta bolster his squad mid-season.
      But it will take much more than that to sign Mudryk.
      Speaking to The Athletic, Shakhtar director of football Dario Srna said: “If somebody wants to buy Mudryk, they must pay huge, huge, huge money. Otherwise the president of the club (Rinat Akhmetov) will not sell him.
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      “All the clubs must respect the President, respect Shakhtar and in the end they must respect Mykhaylo Mudryk, who is one of the best players I saw. The price is so big.”
      In determining an £88.8m price tag – Srna pointed to the exorbitant fees splashed out on what he deems to be similar talents.
      He added: “The market is deciding the price — not me.
      “Antony, Grealish, they are players of more than €100m (£88.8m) and for me, Mudryk does not have less quality than them.
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      “This is the last two transfers in the past year, in more or less the same positions. Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
      “We want just respect. The market is deciding the price, not me, it shows which kind of players cost this kind of money.”
      Mudryk, 21, received strong interest from Prem duo Everton and Brentford last summer.
      His stock has only grown since – particularly given his performances in the Champions League.
      Arsenal have entered the race for his signature – as well as the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Speaking earlier this week, Mudryk hinted that his future could lie in North London.
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      He said: “From a purely theoretical-fantasy perspective, if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.
      “But I’d first want to know from the head coach that I’d receive a chance.” More

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      Man Utd join Arsenal in Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer race with Erik ten Hag keeping tabs of Shakhtar Donetsk winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Arsenal in keeping tabs on Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk.The 21-year-old Ukrainian wonderkid has been in sensational form this season, impressing in the Champions League.
      Mykhaylo Mudryk is being tracked by Manchester United and ArsenalCredit: Getty
      He scored three times during the group stages, and was watched by Europe’s elite while netting against Celtic in September.
      SunSport understands United have been tracking Mudryk for a while now, with scouts keeping watch.
      Their Premier League rivals Arsenal are also believed to be interested as they look to add to their young squad.
      But Erik ten Hag has been keen on the winger since his days as Ajax boss.
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      However, Shakhtar are reluctant to sell one of their prized assets on the cheap, and would demand a substantial fee.
      It is unlikely United will go for him in January, after having huge investment in the squad over the past summer.
      His ability to play on the wing and in the number ten role are big pluses for the Ukraine international.
      The Red Devils have also looked at AC Milan star Rafael Leao as another potential target.
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      But Chelsea are thought to be frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old Portugal star in January.
      Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial’s futures are still up in the air as their contracts run down. More

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      Arsenal were facing sickness bug ripping through Mikel Arteta’s side against Wolves with Xhaka and FOUR others ill

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      ARSENAL were ravaged with illness before their 2-0 win against Wolves with a number of top stars suffering from a sickness bug.The Gunners moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League following the win, ensuring their place at the top of the tree for Christmas.
      Xhaka was suffering with illness before the Wolves gameCredit: Getty
      The Swiss star was withdrawn early on in the first halfCredit: Getty
      Arteta confirmed his squad was hit with illnessCredit: Getty
      But it didn’t come without challenges, with a sickness bug hitting top Arsenal star Granit Xhaka and four others.
      Boss Mikel Arteta reverted to his strongest XI after their midweek EFL Cup exit to Brighton, but he was forced to bring Xhaka off after just 16 minutes.
      The Switzerland captain and Arsenal fan favourite was not nursing an injury, but instead was hunched over.
      Xhaka was replaced by Fabio Vieira, and following the win, Arteta confirmed the squad had been hit with a sickness bug.
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      Speaking to Sky Sports News after the game, Arteta said: “He wasn’t feeling good, he was sick.
      “He could not carry on. Unfortunately we have another four players with the same symptoms, so I don’t know exactly what happened.
      “There were a few players not feeling great. Obviously we could not make three or four substitutions during that period.
      “The good thing was that under the context, playing every three days, away from home, we still manage to come here and play well and win the game.”
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      Arteta continued: “He’s fine, he wasn’t feeling good and for Granit to put his hand up and say: ‘I need to come off’. He wasn’t feeling good at all.
      “We had a few boys with some tummy issues and obviously we cannot change three or four in the first half, but I’m delighted that we adapted to those circumstances and we managed to win the game.
      “Not overnight. I think it was after the pre-match meal but I didn’t even know about it.
      “And the doctor was trying to get some place sorted, because they weren’t feeling good.” More

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      Arsenal’s Martinelli says he broke down in tears over Brazil call-up and hits back at claims his inclusion is a ‘joke’

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      GABRIEL MARTINELLI revealed how he sobbed at being called up for Brazil’s World Cup squad.The Arsenal forward added that club boss Mikel Arteta has told him to go and “smash it” in Qatar.
      Gabriel Martinelli has revealed his reaction to be called-up by Brazil for the World CupCredit: Getty
      Martinelli, 21, who has only three international caps and is off to his first major tournament, was left speechless by the big news that he was part of Tite’s Brazilian squad.
      He said: “I’m very happy, it’s one of the most important moments in my life and in my family’s life as well – I’m buzzing. I’m so excited to go there and be part of this team.
      “I cried a lot, I couldn’t even talk and I was with my family and on the phone but I needed to turn the phone off and call them later because I couldn’t even talk.
      “I think it will be good for my career and to play in the World Cup will be amazing.
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      “I’m so excited to go there and I’m prepared for the challenge and and I hope we will win it.”
      Martinelli has been a driving force in Arsenal’s dramatic resurgence this season and is earning rave reviews from boss Arteta.
      Martinelli said: “I think my Arsenal form has been so important because if I’m not playing good at Arsenal I cannot be called up and that’s why I’m there because I’m doing well with the club.
      “When I talked to Mikel, he was so happy for me, said congratulations, and said go there and smash it.”
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      Meanwhile, Martinelli’s inclusion was branded “a joke” and a “lack of respect for football” by ex-Brazil star Neto after Copa Libertadores winner Gabigol was one of those overlooked.
      But Martinelli, who has played a key role in Arsenal’s rise to the top of the Premier League, hit back.
      He said: “I think this is normal. Some people in Brazil don’t know me and it’s also normal to say that other players deserved to be there. But I’m pretty cool about it. I think this is normal.
      “I know what I’m doing at my club, I know my ability and I know what I can do.
      “And you can be sure that I will do my best for the Brazilian team, in whatever I can help the team I will help. It will be a great experience for me.”
      Brazil begin their quest for World Cup glory with a Group G clash against Serbia on November 24.
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      Arsenal ‘make £52.2m offer for Mykhaylo Mudryk as Mikel Arteta targets January signings’ to fight for Prem title

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      ARSENAL have launched a £52.2million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk wonderkid Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.The Gunners splashed over £100million on new recruits in the summer, bringing in the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Fabio Vieira.
      Mykhaylo Mudryk has impressed for Shakhtar Donetsk this seasonCredit: Getty
      With Mikel Arteta’s side surprisingly finding themselves in a title race, however, technical director Edu is eager to strengthen Arsenal’s squad even further.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Gunners are chiefs are willing to inject £50m into the transfer kitty for the January transfer window.
      We also told you that Ukrainian ace Mudryk, 21, is among the players on Arsenal’s mid-season wishlist.
      And according to Italian reporter Mirko Di Natale, the Gunners have now made a formal bid.
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      He claims that Arsenal have made a £52.2m offer for the winger, with Shakhtar yet to respond.
      Mudryk has excelled both domestically and in Europe this term.
      He has scored eight goals and assisted a further seven in all competitions for his club.
      Three of his goals have come in the Champions League – including one on British soil against Celtic.
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      He has also swiftly become a key man for his country, earning eight caps for Ukraine.
      Arsenal are eager to strengthen in the wide areas.
      The Gunners held a strong interest in Wolves ace Pedro Neto after letting Nicolas Pepe leave on loan in August.
      A deal failed to materialise, however, with Arteta heavily reliant on Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli this term.
      The duo have been backed up by Vieira, Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos – with the latter reportedly set to be sent out on loan.
      Emile Smith Rowe, meanwhile has been sidelined by a groin injury. More

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      ‘They crumble at the end’ – Man Utd legend Gary Neville says high-flying Arsenal will flop in title race

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      GARY NEVILLE has savaged Arsenal’s title hopes by predicting they will ‘crumble’ and finish well behind Manchester City.The Gunners are leading the way at the top of the table but that’s not stopped people from doubting their credentials.
      Gary Neville does not think Arsenal will be challenging for the Premier League title at the end of the season.Credit: PA
      Mikel Arteta’s side are currently two points clear of Manchester City in the race for the trophy but Neville can’t see them challenging the current holders all the way until the end.
      On The Overlap he said: “The only thing Arsenal have proven in the last few years is that they crumble at the end of the season, until I see that they don’t, I’ll still have that doubt. Why would I not?
      “Manchester City will win the Premier League by 10-15 points this season.
      “I’ve seen it before when you’ve got a team that’s so exceptional, we had that a few times with Manchester United when I was playing, where you just know a team just hasn’t got it in them to go all the way to challenge the top team.
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      “If Arsenal do that, it will be unbelievable, and I want City to be pushed, but it won’t happen.’
      Neville will be referencing Arsenal’s collapse from last season which saw them lose out on Champions League football as they lost seven of their last 12 matches.
      However, so far this season the Gunners have looked a lot more resilient.
      The North London side have won 11 of their 13 Premier League fixtures this term, drawing one and losing one.
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      Amongst the wins, Arsenal have earned impressive results against Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      Although these wins have not filled Neville with the confidence that they will continue to lead the way at the top of the table.
      He added: “I watched the first half of the Chelsea and Arsenal game – I didn’t see much of the second half, but Arsenal’s first-half display was fantastic.
      “The authority they had on the game, they looked by far the better team and it was a proper performance from Arsenal.
      “I saw Manchester United at Stamford Bridge a couple of weeks ago and they were nothing like that.
      “Chelsea aren’t in the strongest of moments, but Arsenal are doing everything right in this moment of time.
      “Last season we had our reservations about Mikel Arteta, but we wanted to be proved wrong because I like the manager and his style of football.
      “We have 25 matches left in the season, with the massive disruption of the World Cup, but I do see Arsenal getting in the top four this season.
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      “If Arsenal lose a couple of games and the teams below you win those games, the pressure now ramps up and that is when we’ll find out if Arsenal can handle the pressure.
      “The big moment will come in February and March where we will see what Arsenal are made of.”
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      Top 10 fastest players in the Champions League revealed… and Arsenal star surprisingly makes the list

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      THE ten fastest players in this season’s Champions League have been revealed with an Arsenal star among them – despite the Gunners not even being in the competition.The group stage of Europe’s elite club competition wrapped up last week – with a number of big clubs failing to make the last 16.
      The fastest players in the group stages of the Champions League have been revealedCredit: Rex
      Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhaylo Mudryk topped the list with a top speed of 36.6kmhCredit: REUTERS
      Uefa’s statisticians kept tabs on all the players throughout the group stage, monitoring their speed and distance covered.
      A number of well-known speedsters, unsurprisingly, made the top ten.
      But an unfamiliar name stunned footy fans by finishing joint top of the speed rankings – which were judged by kilometres per hour.
      Shakthar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk – who has courted interest from a number of clubs, including Arsenal – topped the list with a top speed of 36.6kmh.
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      Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele also clocked the same speed but came in second place.
      AC Milan and Real Madrid aces Rafael Leao and Federico Valverde claimed third and fourth place with speeds of 36.5 and 36.3kmh respectively.
      Gunners star Nuno Tavares – who is on loan at Marseille – was the fifth-fastest player in the group stage with a speed of 36.2kmh.
      Alphonso Davies, Karim Adeyemi and Moussa were the sixth, seventh and eighth fastest in the group stages – racking up respective speeds of 36.2 and 36.1kmh.

      Arsenal star Nuno Tavares – who is on loan at Marseille – came in at No.5 on the listCredit: GETTY
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      Benfica and AC Milan stars Rafael Silva and Theo Hernandez closed out the top ten with speeds of 35.9 and 35.7kmh respectively.
      Mudryk’s placing atop the list of speedsters set Arsenal fans’ chins wagging, with one saying: “Never seen a game in which Mudryk has played in but every time I see something related with this year’s UCL his name pops up.
      “So, fair to assume he’s the next big thing.”
      Another said: “I’ve had my eye on Mudryk for a while (Madrid plays Waxtap every year and sounds like Modric).
      “He seems destined for a bigger team, the guy plays with intensity.”
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      And another said: “Seeing Mudryk’s name quite frequently these days.”
      One remarked: “Mudryk to [Kylian] Mbappe: Look at me, i’m the captain now!” More

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      Arsenal hold ‘positive talks’ with wonderkid Mykhaylo Mudryk… but Shakhtar Donetsk want £65MILLION

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      ARSENAL have reportedly upped their game in the pursuit of wonderkid Mykhaylo Mudryk.Mudryk, 21, has been linked with The Gunners for some time now.
      Mykhaylo Mudryk has been heavily linked with a transfer to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And it now seems Arsenal are stepping up the chase for him after holding talks with the Ukrainian winger, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “We know they (Arsenal) wanted a winger. Raphinha was the dream, but it was not possible to proceed.
      “They have had very positive contacts on Mudryk on the player’s side, but then they decided not to proceed with Shakhtar because they wanted more than £40m to £45m.
      “Now Shakhtar want more than £60m to £65m. But Arsenal are still following the player.
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      “They consider Mudryk a top talent and so Arsenal are still there but let’s see because now the race is open with many top clubs, but Arsenal will be busy in the next few weeks.”
      SunSport understands The Gunners are planning a trio of transfers in the January transfer window, with Mudryk, Yeremy Pino and Palmeiras star Danilo all lined up.
      Mudryk has been in terrific form for his club side this season, with his Champions League performances in particular grabbing the attention of viewers.
      The Shakhtar Donetsk ace has seven goals and seven assists in 14 games this season.
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      This includes three goals and two assists in the Champions League group stages as his club came third in their group.
      But following their elimination from the group stages they have been offered a European lifeline in the Europa League round of 32 play-off against Rennes.
      Other clubs who shared the same fate were not so lucky however, with Barcelona facing a nightmare draw against Manchester United. More