Arsenal news LIVE: ‘Ukrainian Messi’ to cost £57million, Saka misses out on Kopa trophy, Locatelli linked – updates

ARSENAL could see themselves having to pay up to £57million for Shakhtar winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, who’s been dubbed the ‘Ukrainian Messi’.

The Gunners were linked with the starlet in the summer and could revisit signing him in 2023, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says his price could rise from around £45m to nearly £60m.

Elsewhere, Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka missed out on this year’s Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris.

The talented youngster came in 8th place while Barcelona wonderkid Gavi took the prize home.

Mikel Arteta is still reportedly intent on the signing of Manuel Locatelli, who Arsenal are said to be targeting for January.

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