The Gunners had been assured heading into the weekend of lastly wrapping up a deal for the 22-year-old, having instructed the Ukrainian giants they’d pay £60m up entrance for the winger.
Nonetheless, Chelsea shortly launched an try to hijack the deal on Saturday, flying a contingency out to Shakhtar’s coaching camp to efficiently snare considered one of Europe’s most sought-after skills.
Chelsea can pay £62m up entrance and an additional £37m in add-ons.
The participant had most well-liked a transfer to Arsenal up till at the moment however has now agreed to maneuver to Stamford Bridge. He’s now anticipated to fly to London to finish a medical.
It’s a hammer blow for Gunners supervisor Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu, who at the moment are again to the drafting board after spending three weeks monitoring Mudryk.
