Mykhailo Mudryk flies to Turkey with Shakhtar Donetsk for their winter training camp, despite strong interest from Arsenal and Chelsea – with the winger keen to leave for the Gunners
- Shakhtar Donetsk flew to Turkey on Tuesday for a winter training camp
- They’re continuing their preparations for the second half of the Ukrainian season
- Mykhailo Mudryk was part of the travelling party – despite doubts over his future
- The 22-year-old wants to join Arsenal, but Chelsea are also interested in him
Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk has travelled with the Shakhtar Donetsk squad as they head for their winter training camp in Turkey.
The Ukraine international is understood to be Mikel Arteta‘s priority for the January transfer window as Arsenal look to strengthen their attack for a Premier League title tilt.
Chelsea have also held discussions with Shakhtar over a possible move for the 22-year-old winger.
Arsenal and Chelsea target Mykhailo Mudryk has flown to Turkey for Shakhtar’s training camp
The winger is wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea this month – but has his heart set on the former
Arsenal have already tabled two bids – the second worth up to £62million – for Mudryk, who has made clear his desire to join the north London club.
But on Tuesday, the Ukraine international joined up with his team-mates as they continued their preparations for the second half of the domestic season.
‘The problem is that we have only one striker and to cope for that many months until Gabby is back is not easy,’ he said.
‘But we have to get the most out of the players that we have at the moment. If we can have some reinforcements, great.’
Mikel Arteta says a lack of attacking depth could cost Arsenal this season, unless they add to it
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