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Mykhailo Mudryk hints at £52.5m Arsenal transfer as he watches Gunners in action against West Ham

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MYKHAILO MUDRYK gave Arsenal fans another reason to cheer on Boxing Day - as he revealed he was watching the Gunners in action.

Mikel Arteta's side came from 1-0 down to complete a 3-1 comeback win over West Ham at the Emirates.

Mykhailo Mudryk watched Arsenal take on West Ham on his iPad
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Mykhailo Mudryk watched Arsenal take on West Ham on his iPadCredit: Instagram @mmudryk10
The Ukrainian winger was the subject of a £52.5m bid on Boxing Day
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The Ukrainian winger was the subject of a £52.5m bid on Boxing DayCredit: Instagram @mmudryk10

During the game, news broke that the North Londoners had launched an initial £52.5million bid for Mudryk.

The Gunners offered £35m up front with a further £17.5m in add-ons.

However, it's understood Shakhtar Donetsk want at least £60m for their exciting winger.

But it seems Mudryk already has his eyes on Arsenal as he watched his potential new team-mates in action, much to the excitment of Arsenal fans.

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The Ukrainian star took to yesterday evening to post a video of Eddie Nketiah's goal to make it 3-1.

Mudryk was watching the game on his iPad and unsurprisingly Arsenal fans were delighted by his determination to watch them in action.

One wrote: "Mudryk not even watching it on TV. He's watching on his iPad. The boy is committed."

Another said: "Obviously Mudryk was watching on his iPad because he's waiting to board his flight to London."

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And a final user commented: "Mykhailo Mudryk on Instagram watching Arsenal win against West Ham.

"Never seen a player this eager to join another club considering the transfer window isn't even open yet."

Boss Arteta - who singled out Nketiah for praise - was asked directly about Mudryk watching the game and what that could mean regarding a transfer.

The Spaniard replied: "The good thing in England is that we’re the only ones playing through Christmas, so hopefully a lot of people are watching our game and we’ve given them a good show."

Mudryk looks set to sign for the Gunners in January
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Mudryk looks set to sign for the Gunners in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
Eddie Nketiah celebrated making it 3-1 at the Emirates
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Eddie Nketiah celebrated making it 3-1 at the EmiratesCredit: EPA
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