Arsenal are 'in negotiations' to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on deadline day, reports FIFA journalist Abdellah Boulma. 

The lowdown: Rising star

A product of the youth system at the Ukrainian top flight outfit, Mudryk has successfully come through the ranks in his homeland to become a top prospect.

The 21-year-old Ukraine international has already amassed 12 direct goal contributions in 28 first-team outings and was part of the side that lifted their domestic cup in 2018/19.

Now, with Mikel Arteta and Edu seemingly still on the hunt for an additional wide option, Mudryk appears to be on the radar at the Emirates Stadium...

The latest: Negotiations ongoing...

Taking to Twitter, Boulma has revealed talks are ongoing over a deal worth around €30m (£26m).

The Gunners have apparently even already offered a five-year deal to the player.

"As already mentioned, the coveted Mykhaïlo Moudryk is in negotiations for an arrival at Arsenal. Transfer approaching an amount of 30 million euros. 5-year contract was offered to the player."

The verdict: Pay up

Albeit currently the north Londoners would be efficiently buying potential as opposed to the finished article, shelling out £26million for a talented youngster still remains a snip in today's inflated market.

Linked elsewhere to Wolves sensation Pedro Neto, a late swoop for an additional attacker seems inevitable following the departure of Nicolas Pepe.

Last season, Mudryk - who was described as 'great to watch' by Henry Winter - scored twice and provided nine assists in 19 appearances across all competitions, proof of an ability to have an impact in the final third.

Operating almost exclusively as a left-winger in his fledgeling career to date, the Ukrainian youngster would likely act as an understudy to Gabriel Martinelli and would provide much-needed strength in depth to the attacking options at Mikel Arteta's disposal.