News about Darijo Srna

Following further talks on Thursday, Arsenal modified their bid for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhailo Mudryk (left) following further talks. The Gunners' last plan was around £45 million plus add-ons up to £62 million for the 22-year-old. However, the restructured plan is expected to have around £62 million in compensation. Shakhtar's main feature is that they wanted more up front than the last £45 million bid, and though they are expected to pay less.

Despite the Ukrainian outfit's warning that they have a'minimal' chance of signing him in the January transfer window, the Shakhtar Donetsk winger (right) is keen to join the Premier League team. However, Mudryk's £88 million rating took the form of a cryptic picture (left) on his Instagram story depicting him sporting an Arsenal shirt (inset). Mudryk, 22, posted a snapshot of his cat with the tag "My biggest cheerleader," as well as cry-laughing and love-heart emojis. However, Mudryk himself appeared in the background of the photo, in a YouTube video on the TV screen wearing a Gunners shirt. The club made the announcement on the same day that it made a fresh £62 million bid, plus bonuses.

Arsenal's high-profile January transfer target was seen deep in discussion with Shakhtar Donetsk chief Darijo Srna as negotiations of a Gunners transfer ramp up. Mikel Arteta's top transfer target has been pushed for several weeks due to his new club's asking a higher price than the Gunners were able to pay. Despite Chelsea's repeated statements that he would like to the Gunners, the 22-year-old has also piqued interest as negotiations drag on.

Darijo Srna, the director of Shakhtar Donetsk, was spotted at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea attempt to smear Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk. Since Srna was spotted drinking coffee with ex-Arsenal striker Eduardo and Willian, who played for both clubs, the 21-year-old Ukrainian's quest has risen. Shakhtar's Ukrainian side is expected to deny Arsenal's revived bid for star winger Mudryk as they look to cash in on Chelsea's interest.

Shakhtar's improved bid for actor winger Mudryk (right) is likely to turn down Arsenal's renewed bid for winger Mudryk (right) as they attempt to capitalize Chelsea's curiosity to their advantage. As fans wonder if the meeting will influence where the wonderkid will land, talks with Chelsea over the next 24 hours with former Arsenal striker Eduardo (left) and ex Chelsea winger Willian (third left) - both in London - as fans speculate how the match will determine where the wonderkid will land. Srna, a club veteran, but now has relatives in London and Brazilian-born Eduardo and Willian, who may have been together as a teammate of him at the Ukrainian giants, which could explain their meeting. Arsenal made an improved bid of £45 million, up to £62 million for Mudryk, who has stated that he intends to join Arsenal, but Shakhtar has said they prefer closer to £85 million, and Chelsea's presence in negotiations could bring prices closer to their estimate.

SIMON JONES: Shakhtar Donetsk is expected to deny Arsenal's revived bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk, as they continue to exploit Chelsea's interest to their advantage. In London, talks with Chelsea over the next 24 hours with Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin and Darijo Srna, Shakhtar's director of football. Arsenal's £45 million bid soared to £62 million, according to Mudryk, who has stated his intention to join Arsenal.

JACK GAUGHAN: Shakhtar Donetsk sports director Darijo Srna has been around the block with 134 caps for Croatia, six appearances in major tournaments, and a house full of trophies. He was one of Europe's top right backs for more than a decade, so he is ideally positioned to critique left wingers. Srna is in a suit these days, and believes that Shakhtar's jewel in the crown, the explosive Mykhailo Mudryk, is as good as it gets out wide.

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