Arsenal’s transfer interest in Champions League star confirmed amid £26m ‘improved offer’ claim

Arsenal are back in European action on Thursday night when they take on PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League.

The Gunners only need a point to secure top spot in their group, and the reward is two less games, with runners-up and those dropping out of the Champions League competing in the next round. Nottingham Forest are next up in the Premier League, and Arsenal will want to bounce back from a frustrating draw last time out to maintain their lead at the top.

In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Mudryk links

Arsenal are indeed interested in Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to one of the club’s chiefs.

“The headlights are on him, but I say that the Italians always come later. Now it is easy to observe him, but it was possible to do it before. The Italians bring low proposals, we don’t even sit down to negotiate,” Shakhtar’s deputy sporting director, Carlo Nicolini told Calciomercato.it’s program, TV Play.

“There are many English candidates, there is the Spanish on duty, the French on duty, but now it takes the right amount to take him away. Together with Mbappè, Leao and Vinicius, Mudryk is the strongest player in that position. Oscillating between Arsenal and Manchester City? They are two teams that have taken an interest in the player. But there are also other clubs that can spend right away.”

Danilo update

Arsenal are said to be willing to make an improved offer for Palmeiras star Danilo. According to The Sun, the Gunners will ‘lodge an improved offer’ for the Brazilian star, hoping to lure him to north London. It’s claimed Palmeiras may be willing to cash in on Danilo.

The report claims Palmeiras want somewhere in the region of £26million to strike a deal for their highly rated 21-year-old. Arsenal reportedly offered £22million previously.