According to reports from Fichajes, Arsenal is contemplating a surprising bid for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
In 2023, the Gunners were on the verge of securing the Ukrainian winger before he ultimately joined Chelsea.
Arsenal had been in negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk, but Chelsea swooped in, agreeing to a fee of approximately £88.5 million.
Since his high-profile transfer to Stamford Bridge, the 23-year-old has struggled to adapt to English football and has fallen short of expectations.
With just four goals in 42 appearances for the Blues, Mudryk has not lived up to the initial hype.
Recent reports suggest that Chelsea might be considering offloading Mudryk, and Arsenal seems poised to revive their previous interest.
Fichajes claims that the Gunners are the ‘primary candidates’ to sign Mudryk, along with Italian giants Juventus.
Chelsea is likely aware that they won’t recoup the hefty sum they spent on Mudryk, who is currently valued at around £34 million by Transfermarkt.
The unfolding situation will be intriguing to watch in the coming months.
While Arsenal is undoubtedly in need of a top-quality winger, the potential signing of Mudryk would be a significant surprise.
Given his challenging spell at Chelsea, Arsenal fans might be apprehensive about a substantial investment in the young talent.
Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, is seeking additional depth across various positions, particularly in the wide areas.
Securing a versatile winger could provide crucial rotation options for players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in the upcoming season.
The Gunners will likely focus on strengthening their squad to enhance competitiveness and meet the demands of a challenging Premier League campaign.
