ARSENAL won’t know whether to groan or grin after top target Mykhaylo Mudryk notched a sensational solo goal.
Shakhtar Donetsk’s “Ukrainian Neymar” weaved inside to thunder a 25-yard equaliser in Tuesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw at Celtic.
Mykhaylo Mudryk lets rip with his stunning right-foot leveller
Mudryk celebrates one of the best goals in Europe so far this season
The Gunners, Newcastle and Everton are said to be trailing Nice in the race for the winger, 21.
And the eight-cap star could be worth far more than the £25million the French club are reportedly willing to pay – judging by the response to his midweek strike on social media.
One awed observer posted: “What a player, whoever gets him is so lucky.”
Another said: “Arsenal bound” – but a Newcastle follower urged his club chief: “Get this kid in the January window now man. He is a beast.”
Mudryk’s all-round play won him yet more British admirers – but his goal stole the show.
Twittter comments included “beautiful” and “wow, some finish” as social media agreed he is already a “top player”.
Encouragingly for these, Mudryk said last month: “My dream is to play in Premier League, of course.
“Arsenal is a very good team, very good manager – so from my side, I can’t say no to Arsenal!”
Villarreal’s Alex Baena is rated an alternative option for the Gunners.
And the Spain Under-21 wideman might be an even attractive option if Shakhtar hold out forthe £45m it’s claimed they want – almost twice the amount his suitors seem willing to pay.
