Chelsea agree €100m deal for Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a €100 million deal for Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk. 

Arsenal appeared to be the most likely destination for the 22-year-old who was reportedly their top target in this transfer window. 

However, the West London giants have sensationally hijacked the Gunners’ move for the Ukrainian star. 

According to The Athletic, the Blues’ representatives travelled to Turkey to discuss a transfer with Shakhtar. And it is said that they have managed to agree a €100m deal for the winger. 

Mudryk has also reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea and now he is set to sign a seven-year-plus contract with the English club. 

The Ukrainian outfit had maintained that they would only sell Mudryk for around €100m and they have now hit that price.

Big blow for Arsenal 

Mudryk was the main target for Mikel Arteta’s side this month. After their first bid was rejected, they submitted another offer which was also turned down. 

However, the Gunners were said to be in discussions with Shakhtar and it was expected they would ultimately manage to get a deal over the line soon. 

The player himself was reportedly very keen to move to the Emirates Stadium. 

However, Chelsea entered the race and sensationally hijacked their move for the winger. 

Arsenal are desperate to add a new forward in this transfer window to maintain their title push into the second-half of the season. 

Mudryk, who impressed with his performances in the Champions League group stages this season, was a perfect option for them. 

But in a big blow, Chelsea have now won the race for the 22-year-old.