Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer hint dropped as Arsenal youngster prepares to exit

15 January 2023 , 04:00

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Arsenal are still on the hunt for new recruits ahead of the north London derby as Mikel Arteta bids to keep the Gunners' title dream alive.

The Spaniard has guided the Gunners to the summit of the Premier League but is set to be without the services of star striker Gabriel Jesus for the next couple of months after the Brazilian striker underwent knee surgery during the World Cup.

Already, a host of names have been linked with a mega-money move to Arsenal to replace the former Manchester City man: including Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhaylo Mudryk and Barcelona striker Ferran Torres.

As the days tick away in the winter transfer window, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest transfer news and gossip from in and around the Emirates Stadium...

Shakhtar drop Mudryk hints amid Edu trip

Edu has reportedly flown out to Poland in a bid to finalise a deal for Mykhaylo Mudryk after the Gunners submitted a third offer for the Ukrainian winger on Friday.

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The Gunners have trying to thrash out a deal with Shakhtar for weeks to try and land Mudryk, who was earmarked as Arsenal's top target ahead of the January transfer window.

After knocking back two bids, it emerged on Friday that the two sides were close to finalising an agreement for Mudryk. And a fresh report from Sport Arena has claimed that Edu has now jetted off Warsaw, where Shakhtar's management are currently located, in a bid to finalise the structure of a deal.

However, as first reported by the Telegraph, Chelsea chiefs have also flown to Poland to try to hijack Arsenal's move for the Ukraine international.

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Newcastle join Neves race

Newcastle are interested in Wolves playmaker Ruben Neves (Clive Mason/Getty)

Newcastle have become the latest club to express an interest in Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with the Portuguese playmaker over the past 12 months but have failed to firm up that interest with a formal offer. Now, The Daily Mail are reporting that Newcastle are ready to test Wolves' resolve over the midfielder, who has 18 months remaining on his current deal and is unlikely to pen fresh terms.

Neves is on a shortlist of names that are of interest to the Magpies but no formal contact has been made with Wolves, who are unlikely to entertain a January approach for their midfield talisman.

Youngster set for exit

Arthur Okonkwo (James Gill/Danehouse)

Arsenal's youngster Arthur Okonkwo is being lined up for a loan move to Austrian side Sturm Graz after impressing in League Two, according to The Athletic.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper has spent the first half of the season on loan at Crewe, where he has kept 10 clean sheets and earned rave reviews.

A switch would see Okonkwo step up. Sturm Graz took part in the Europa League earlier this season but were eliminated in the group stage.