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Shakhtar Donetsk chief hints that they want Arsenal to pay more for Mykhailo Mudryk than the £85million that Man United splashed out on Antony... as he claims the Ukrainian is a 'stronger' player than the Brazilian winger

Shakhtar Donetsk's sporting director Carlo Nicolini has hinted at what it may take Arsenal to sign target Mykhailo Mudryk.

Sportsmail previously reported that the Ukrainian side are expected to reject the Gunners' improved bid of £62million for the 22-year-old forward.

Nicolini has hinted that Manchester United are to blame for Arsenal's struggles to get the deal done, suggesting that Mudryk is a 'stronger' player than Antony.

Shakhtar Donetsk's sporting director has hinted Mykhailo Mudryk would cost more than Antony

The Brazilian winger joined the Red Devils for £85million, and Nicolini's comments suggests Arsenal will have to pay more than this to land the Ukrainian striker.