Arsenal opening bid for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, believed to be worth £57million, has been rejected by the Ukrainian club.
Mikel Arteta is keen to add attacking reinforcements during the January transfer window as Arsenal look to cement their place at the top of the Premier League.
They are one of several clubs to have begun talks with Shakhtar over a move for the 21-year-old, who has made clear his interest in joining the north London side.
Arsenal have submitted a £57million bid for Shakhtar Donestk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk
Arsenal made their first move for the Ukraine international this week but Shakhtar, who are keen to receive as much as £85m, have turned the bid down.