Chelsea football club has hijacked the acquisition of Shakhtar Donetsk winger, Mykhailo Mudryk, after player was initially billed to sign for the Gunners.
The Ukranian is flying to London to undergo his medicals with the Stamford Bridge side.
This was confirmed by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Saturday.
Mudryk was widely expected to join Chelsea’s rivals, Arsenal, but the negotiations have been lingering for almost three weeks.
Upon passing medicals, the 22-year-old is expected to sign a 7-year -deal with Chelsea FC
“Understand Mykhaylo Mudryk is now on a plane flying to London. His future enters into key, final stages as Chelsea have offered a contract valid until June 2030.
“Chelsea hope to get it sealed this weekend.
“Arsenal keep their position, bid made to Mudryk won’t change,” Romano tweeted
Mykhailo Petrovych Mudryk is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk and the Ukraine national team.