Arsenal ‘miss out’ on bright talent to rivals as Mykhailo Mudryk transfer fee emerges

Arsenal are now preparing for a mouth-watering North London Derby with Tottenham on Sunday.

The Gunners have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as things stand, but there’s nothing Spurs would like more than to chip away at that lead, even if they are not likely title challengers themselves. Arsenal face a big challenge on Sunday, and particularly as they try to live without star striker Gabriel Jesus.

In the meantime, efforts continue in the January transfer window and here we round up all the latest news and rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Mudryk details

With Mykhailo Mudryk seemingly inbound, more details have emerged surrounding the likely transfer.

According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are now ‘close’ to completing a deal after extensive talks with Shakhtar Donetsk. The report claims the deal could rise to as much as £80million when add-ons are factored in, with discussions now focused on the final structure of the deal.

Arsenal will be hoping they can get Mudryk in time for him to feature in the clash with Manchester United this weekend, while this fee is another big statement after a summer of heavy spending from the Gunners.

Arsenal miss out on Danilo

Another player we have seen heavily linked with a move to Arsenal is Brazilian starlet Danilo.

Danilo has been regularly linked over recent months, but it seems he has found an opportunity elsewhere. According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest have struck a deal with Palmeiras, with the final fee being around £15million.

It’s claimed Danilo will fly to England on Saturday ahead of wrapping up his move to the Premier League strugglers, with a long-term contract on the table. The 21-year-old midfielder is described as one of the biggest young talents in Brazil, and he will now continue his development in the Premier League.