TOP STORY: Arsenal interested in Shakhtar star Mudryk
Arsenal have entered in discussions with Shakhtar Donetsk over 21-year-old forward Mykhailo Mudryk, with Calciomercato reporting that Shakhtar chief Carlo Nicolini confirmed Gunners are keen on a deal.
The Ukraine international has been on Arsenal's radar for some time, and though Donetsk value his transfer fee at around €100 million, the Gunners believe they can sign him for less.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen to add to his attacking options following the injury to Gabriel Jesus, who underwent knee surgery earlier this month and is expected to be out through at least February.
Mudryk is seen as a strong option given his proven ability at the top level in the Champions League this season, but Newcastle United and Manchester City are also interested.
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Messi's contract with PSG runs until June 2023, but Le Parisien reported Wednesday that the two sides reached an agreement during the World Cup to trigger a one-year extension on his deal to keep him in Paris until 2024.
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