Chelsea are hoping to hijack Arsenal’s move for Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhaylo Mudryk.
That’s according to a recent report from the Guardian, who claims the Blues have a three-man January shortlist including Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and Shakhtar’s Mudryk.
Interestingly, although the trio are some of Europe’s most in-demand players, Chelsea appears well-placed to sign them.
Clearly not opposed to splashing the cash during the winter transfer window, when it comes to Mudryk in particular, owner Todd Boehly will be licking his lips at the prospect of not only signing a future star but also scuppering his biggest rivals’ transfer plans.
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The Gunners have been huge admirers of Mudryk for several months and even launched a bid of around €40m for the 21-year-old attacker recently.
However, after so far coming up short in their efforts to sign the Ukraine international, Arsenal, who now face strong competition from their fierce rivals, will need to not only convince Shakhtar to sell, but they’ll also need to convince the player that the red side of London is where his future lies.
Arsenal don’t need to convince Mudryk to join them, he’s already convinced about joining them as he’s already he can’t say no to Arsenal. About Chelsea wanting to sign the Ukrainian, I think Boelhy needs to focus his energy on players like Enzo Fernandez who has accepted to join them and not waste time who’ll be joining Arsenal anytime now
Finally, not every player suits what Chelsea want. They need to scout their own players and not jump on any player just because a rival club has identified them!
Agreed – the days of Chelsea/Abramovic hijacking every deal Arsenal try to complete are over – look at the league table!
Please we need to buy mykhalo mudryk because we need it please because if mudryk going to Chelsea he will not get first 11
Up Gooner, it is good development keep it up.may God support our wish to be league champion this season
We are pride of london so he deserved our team
You are welcome BROS
Straight up Mudryk’s father is an Arsenal fan so Chelsea is just a waste of time to convince him