Arsenal’s transfer window just took another chaotic twist as the Gunners, frustrated by the delays in signing Viktor Gyökeres, have turned their attention to Stamford Bridge yet again. This time, Andrea Berta, the club’s recently-appointed sporting director, has tabled a shocking £63 million offer for a Chelsea player who used to share a dressing room with Noni Madueke. The surprise? It’s not Jackson. It’s not Nkunku. And the name — whispered around Emirates corridors — has sent fans into a frenzy.
With the Gyökeres deal grinding to a halt over messy negotiations involving clause disputes and financial fine print, Arsenal didn’t wait around. Instead, they shifted focus to Mykhailo Mudryk — the Ukrainian speedster who only recently joined Chelsea in a high-profile move from Shakhtar Donetsk. Arsenal seem ready to give him a second Premier League chance, hoping to extract gold from the rough.
The North London side has developed a habit of dipping into Chelsea’s talent pool. After Jorginho and Havertz made the leap across the capital, it seems Mudryk might be next in line. The potential switch is already causing tremors on social media and in fan forums, with supporters stunned that yet another Blue could be donning red and white this season.
Mudryk, just 23, hasn’t exactly lit up the Premier League with his performances for Chelsea. Though he’s shown moments of blistering pace and flashes of skill, consistency has been elusive. But Arsenal see a raw diamond here, one that Arteta has reportedly admired even before Chelsea snagged him. To them, he’s not a busted transfer — he’s unfinished business.
The £63 million offer is a loud signal: Arsenal mean business. Money they had earmarked for Gyökeres is now being pushed toward unlocking Mudryk’s potential. The club believes he still holds immense promise and that under the right system — theirs — he could explode into the player scouts once raved about.
Andrea Berta, known across Europe as a transfer maestro, isn’t bluffing. Sources say he’s already deep into negotiations with Chelsea brass. With financial regulations breathing down Chelsea’s neck and their squad swollen beyond comfort, the Blues may be tempted to deal — especially for a fee that helps their FFP balancing act.
Should the deal go through, it would further intensify the growing pipeline between the two London rivals. The old battlefield between Arsenal and Chelsea is no longer just green grass and white lines — it’s boardrooms and bid sheets now. Fans are joking, half-jaded and half-serious, asking: Why always Chelsea?
Mudryk, if he lands at the Emirates, could offer Arteta a different kind of winger — one with chaos in his boots. With Saka, Martinelli, and Havertz already in the mix, the Ukrainian’s inclusion would create tactical variety and serious competition. It’s a gamble, sure. But Arsenal are betting that under Arteta’s structure, this wildcard could finally start delivering end product.
Now, all that’s left is Chelsea’s decision. Will they fold or hold? No matter what happens next, one thing’s clear: Arsenal aren’t done dealing, and they’re not afraid of a little controversy to get their man.
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