Arsenal ‘agree personal terms with Mykhaylo Mudryk’ as they close in on £21m transfer for ‘the Ukrainian Neymar’

ARSENAL have reportedly agreed personal terms with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.

The Gunners are eager to sign the 21-year-old before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday.

Mikel Arteta has been scouting a new attacker to replace Nicholas Pepe, who joined Nice on a season-long loan last week.

And he believes Mudryk is the perfect candidate to provide competition for Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka on the wings.

According to Italian sports reporter , Arsenal chiefs are hoping to strike a £21million deal with Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Gunners are currently optimistic that an agreement can be reached before Thursday's 11pm curfew.

Football journalist claims personal terms have already been agreed with a five-year deal in place.

While Arsenal chiefs are confident that they will have their man within the next 24 hours, Brentford are also pushing to strike a deal.

The Bees had a bid rejected in January but they have since reignited their interest.

Thomas Frank wants to make Mudryk - who as been dubbed "the Ukrainian Neymar" - Brentford's club-record signing.

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The winger scored two goals and assisted nine in 19 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk last season.

His impressive form has also attracted interest from Sevilla.