"I check" - Arsenal transfer target drops huge hint he is keen on Emirates move

Arsenal transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk has dropped a huge hint he could be open to moving to the Emirates in January.

Mikel Arteta's side have been strongly linked with a bid for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger, who has scored eight goals and provided seven assists this season.

Arsenal were reportedly in talks to sign the Ukraine international in the summer transfer window but pulled out of negotiations after refusing to meet Shakhtar's asking price.

"They had very confident talks on Mudryk's side, on the player's side," transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained on his YouTube channel.

"But then they decided not to proceed with Shakhtar, because they wanted more than €60-65m, I am told.

"So it's not going to be an easy one. But they are still following the player."

Arsenal are expected to return with another approach for Mudryk but could face competition from Newcastle, who have also been linked with the 21-year-old.

Mudryk admires Arsenal's style of play

In a major hint he could be willing to move to Arsenal, Mudryk opened up on his admiration for the Gunners' style of play.

When asked during interview with Vlada Zinchenko – the wife of Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko – which teams he admired, Mudryk said: "Napoli, they're playing really well at the moment with some great players, Bayern, Man City and Arsenal."

He then revealed that he regularly checked Arsenal's results, adding: "Yeah. I check on them in 'myscore' and know when they're playing I can check on them.

Mudryk has been strongly linked with Arsenal (Image: Alamy)

"I also watch them too. (Arsenal are) a very dynamic side, in general not just in controlling possession but also in scoring goals."

Mudryk dreams of playing in the Premier League

Mudryk has previously admitted he dreams of playing in the Premier League.

When asked if he will one day play in England, Mudryk told The Times: "Yes, yes, it is possible.

"The Premier League is the best league in the world and everyone wants to play in this league.

"I'm only at a maximum of 20 percent of my potential."

Topics: Arsenal, Football, Transfers, Premier League, Shakhtar Donetsk

Rory O'Callaghan

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