Setanta Sports commentator and journalist Ihor Boyko commented on the transfer news surrounding Shakhtar midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk in his Telegram channel.
Ihor Boyko"There is so much Mudryk, and the transfer window opened only today. The first and most important thing to start from in understanding the situation: Mudryk himself really wants to join Arsenal. He said this in an interview with the wife of the Gunners player and proves it in the best way invented by the new generation: likes on Instagram and sends lights. It is obvious that Zinchenko vouched for him, whose opinion Arteta listens to. In the summer, Mudryk himself decided that he was better than Brentford, Shakhtar convinced him that he was better than Bayer Leverkusen. But there is now interest from Premier League leaders Arsenal. There are no more words to convince. The wise man wants to go there.
Arsenal want Mudryk precisely because he wants Arsenal. This phrase is the answer that the entire football Ukraine has been looking for for a month now: why do the Londoners need Mudryk? He is a volunteer. That is why it is not necessary to invent reasons for such lively interest. Arsenal have no problems in the forward line and no reason to urgently acquire Mudryk. Although the club is ready to do anything not to think that they are the main favorites for the title. God forbid. It is not necessary to look for a simultaneous place on the field of Mudryk and Martinelli, they say, the Brazilian has experience of playing in the attack and, due to the injury of Gabriel Jesus, he can become a central striker for some time. Martinelli has experience, but it is negative, and this means that Arteta will not do it again. Mudryk and Martinelli are players for one place in the starting line-up. And the Brazilian has the advantage here, although Mudryk's talent is also obvious.
It is precisely the second moment that leads to Arsenal's interest. If a football player with such talent wants you, then he should not be neglected. At one time, this is how Arteta got into the team of Edegora. They first rented it because they could, and then bought it because they could, despite the fact that literally a month before they tied the future to Smith Row. Edegaard is now the captain and leader of this team, a playmaker who can challenge De Bruyne himself. Odegaard's example is perfect for what could await Mudryk at Arsenal if he comes into his own. But it absolutely does not work when it comes to possible transition. Edgor was not needed by Real Madrid, so Arsenal bought him for even less than what he should have cost the Premier League club. A shameful €35 million.
Shakhtar wants 4 times more than his market value for Mudryk. Arsenal offered 60, which is already a big sum. Incredibly big for a Ukrainian football player who has a year of career behind him. Miner is not enough, because he wants as much as they paid for Grealish and Antony. After all, Mudryk, as is known from the words of Srna, is the third best winger in Europe after Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. These compliments from Shakhtar representatives are reminiscent of the words of an ordinary man about his ordinary wife, that she is the most beautiful in the world. Shakhtar's position on 100 million is clear. They are not satisfied with the 80 that Arsenal give. We are talking about 80, not 60. After all, if Shakhtar considers Mudryk the third best winger in Europe, then he will easily earn bonuses.
The first season of the series Mudryk wants to Arsenal has started. Why the series and why the first season? All the answers are in Palkin's phrase: "We are open to negotiations, ready to exchange ideas, figures. Let's make a deal - so let's make a deal. No, so next time.' It's simple: either 100 million now or 100 million next time. The wishes of the Wise Man are of no consequence. Here are serious conversations, not answers to jokes," Boyko wrote.
