Good Morning Gunners fans
Talks over Mykhaylo Mudryk are ongoing – but Arsenal chiefs are growing frustrated at Shakhtar Donetsk’s high asking price.
The Gunners continue to pursue the young Ukrainian star after their initial offer was knocked back.
Shakhtar chiefs have confirmed that talks are ongoing but Arsenal are urging negotiators to look closer to Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool deal as a guideline for what they are willing to pay.
And there is further frustration for the Premier League leaders in the transfer window over Alexis Mac Allister.
Both Arsenal and their rivals Tottenham are believed to be interested in the Argentina and Brighton star who wowed at the World Cup.
But reports suggest he fancies a move to Juventus instead of North London.
In better news for Arsenal, Takehiro Tomiyasu was back in training ahead of Arsenal’s New Years Eve clash with Brighton.
The Japan star was devastated after his country’s World Cup exit but will be available for the trip to the Amex.
And Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus was among those paying tribute to Pele.
The football legend passed away at the age of 82 and Jesus declared that his “legacy was eternal”.