In a recent report, Four Four Two revealed that Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is open to a January move to Arsenal. It has been mentioned that the Ukraine international can’t say ‘no’ to the Gunners if they decide to move in for him during the winter transfer period.
Mudryk’s Impressive Form For Shakhtar This Season
The 21-year-old has made a decent start to this campaign after producing a run of eye-catching displays on the left side of Shakhtar’s attack. Mudryk has made five appearances for the Ukrainian outfit this season, finding the back of the net on two occasions and earning three assists on all fronts.
The Krasnograd-born talent has caught the eye in Europe as well as he is averaging 1.0 shots, 1.0 key passes and 2.0 dribbles per game in the UEFA Champions League this season. He has even been tidy with his link-up play in the final third based on his pass completion rate of 81% in European football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract with Shakhtar is set to expire in the summer of 2026. Hence, Arsenal could find it difficult to land him on the cheap if they decide to go in for the attacker next year.
Should Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Launch An Offer For Mudryk?
Mudryk is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few encouraging runs on the attacking end of the field. He has got the vision to create some promising chances for his teammates from the flanks. The Ukraine international can even strike the ball with power and precision from long range. He usually operates as a left-sided wide player but can even fill in as a right-winger or function in the number ten position as an attacking midfielder if required.
We can expect Mudryk to give Mikel Arteta more options in attack if the Arsenal head coach opts to move in for him this January or at the end of this campaign. He will add more goals and creativity to the Gunners‘ frontline and offer some serious competition for Gabriel Martinelli in the race to secure a regular starting spot at the Emirates Stadium in the coming seasons.
At 21, Mudryk has got the potential to become a future star in European football. Thus, the North London club should think about launching a move for him during the winter transfer window as he could help them compete across all competitions in the future.
