Despite rumors that the winger may join Arsenal, Mykhailo Mudryk is allegedly flying to Turkey with Shakhtar Donetsk as part of the Ukrainian club's winter training camp.
The 22-year-old will travel from Poland to Antalya with the rest of his Shakhtar colleagues, since the Ukrainian season is now on a winter break, to participate in a warm-weather training camp, according to the Athletic.
Following a report from SportArena that a breakthrough had been made between the north London team and Shakhtar about Mudryk, the attacker now appears to be on the verge of signing for the Gunners, the news may come as a surprise to many Arsenal supporters.
However, after last night's revelations, Arsenal supporters would not have anticipated Mudryk traveling to a winter training camp in Turkey. The move now calls into question how close a deal actually is between Mikel Arteta's team and the Ukrainian superstar.
In fact, Arsenal will be hoping that Mudryk will be signed in time for this Sunday's crucial matchup against Tottenham in north London. The Gunners will want every fit player in the squad available for what may end up being the biggest game of the club's season.
The winger joining Shakhtar to go to Turkey will complicate matters, so the Gunners will need to take the initiative if they want to conclude a deal for the 22-year-old winger soon, even though Arsenal is likely still confident that a deal to buy Mudryk can be done soon.
Getting a deal to sign Mudryk done as quickly as possible will be huge for the north London team, with this latest update being the last thing the Gunners wanted to hear. Arsenal is aware that an attacking signing could be huge in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Arsenal is aware that they are in prime position to sign Mudryk this month, though. While the attacker's trip to Turkey does throw a wrench in the proceedings, the north London club has the ability to quickly close a deal for the winger.
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