Mykhaylo Mudryk says he follows Arsenal closely amid speculation over a potential move to the Gunners from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Mudryk s sparkling form this season has seen him register 16 goal involvements in as many appearances and attract interest from some of Europe s elite clubs, with the 21-year-old closely linked to Arsenal.
The Ukraine international says he has kept up to date with the Gunners impressive form, which sees them holding a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League heading into the World Cup break.
I check on them on MyScore and know when they’re playing I can check on them, Mudryk told Vlada Sedan s YouTube channel. I also watch them too.
They are a very dynamic side, in general not just in controlling possession but also in scoring goals.
However, Mudryk would want assurances over his playing time from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, adding: I would first want to know from the head coach that even if I wasn’t a guaranteed starter, that I’d receive a chance.
Essentially I need to hear directly from the manager what he envisages my role in his side to be.
From a purely hypothetical perspective if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.
But it’s a tough question and involves a lot of factors in my answer. The team’s style of play will play a role. It’s very important to me.
Mykhailo Mudryk
5th goal by the midfielder in championship this season
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Mudryk was reportedly close to a move away from Shakhtar in the last transfer window, but ended up staying with the 13-time Ukrainian Premier League champions.
While he was disappointed a move never materialised, Mudryk acknowledged that the delay in a move away may actually end up benefitting him, saying: I spoke with two or three head coaches either directly or via a translator. They were Nice, Bayer Leverkusen and Brentford.
When it didn’t work out I was a bit upset but as we can see now God’s plan is better than my dreams.
