Arsenal and Chelsea told the next Mudryk will ‘DEFINITELY’ move

Robin Bairner

• Updated: 17 Apr 2024 12:36 BST
• 4 min read

Shakhtar Donestk have confirmed that they will “definitely” sell prized asset Georgiy Sudakov, with a string of major Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, following the midfielder.

Sudakov has impressed this season, with seven goals and three assists across all competitions for Shakhtar.

Now the 21-year-old is poised to depart the club in the summer in the biggest deal since Mykhailo Mudryk departed for Chelsea in January 2023.

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Georgiy Sudakov

M (C), AM (CL)

Shakhtar Donetsk

Georgiy Sudakov

M (C), AM (CL)

Shakhtar Donetsk

€100M

Chelsea

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Napoli made an approach for him during the winter transfer window after seeking Sudakov impress with Ukraine against Italy in November. The Serie A side’s €40 million offer was rejected, however.

And while Shakhtar admit that Sudakov will be sold, he will be a costly player to secure.

“We have had some contacts with big clubs and some are not negotiating with us directly but are getting a feel for the summer environment,” CEO Sergei Palkin told The Standard.

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“He will definitely move to a top European club this summer. When I was at Chelsea versus Everton on Monday, many people asked me about Sudakov.

“I told Napoli in January they could have him for €50m plus bonuses, and they offered €40m, but I said to them to close the deal now or lose this unique chance.

“Now, it will not be €50m. They would have no chance to do that now because we have many more clubs looking. The most interest will come from English clubs. For me, he will become one of the best midfielders in Europe and the world.

"We don’t want clubs to seek discounts because we are at war. An example was for Mudryk. We are quite strong.”

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Clubs should be wary of Sudakov asking price

Mudryk certainly wasn’t discounted as Chelsea beat Arsenal to pay €70m for the winger, who has since gone on to struggle at Stamford Bridge.

Indeed, any club signing Sudakov should do so with some sense of scepticism given how much the Blues overpaid for Mudryk, who arrived in London much hyped but has delivered little.

While it would be unfair to write Sudakov based on his compatriot’s performance, his Estimated Transfer Value of €14m seems a more reasonable valuation based on Mudryk’s performance. Shakhtar, remember, valued the winger at €100m.

Sudakov will inevitably leave for more than his transfer value given the volume and financial strength of the clubs following him, however.