Liverpool would ‘jump at the chance’ to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk after stance revealed – pundit
Alan Hutton has claimed Liverpool will “jump at the chance” to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Tottenham and Aston Villa defender said the Reds won’t be “desperate” for another winger but insisted Jurgen Klopp won’t “shut any doors”.
According to journalist Mark Douglas, reported in iNews (27 September), Newcastle United have entered the race to sign the 21-year-old who is valued at £50million by Shakhtar Donetsk.
They are said to face competition from Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton and Brentford.
The attacker seemingly sees a move to the Premier League as the next “natural” step in his progression.
Speaking to the The Times (24 September), the Ukraine international said “it is possible” he could make a move to the English top flight.
Mudryk has four years remaining on his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk.
When asked if Liverpool need another winger, Hutton told Football Insider: “I don’t think they’ll be desperate for it.
“You never shut any doors. If an opportunity comes for a young, talented footballer that you believe you can make even better then the potential is there and of course you would jump at the chance.
“I think the Liverpool midfield needs a bit of work but if Mudryk is available and he fancies Liverpool then you would jump at the chance.“
Mudryk has made five appearances for Shakhtar across all competitions this season.
In those outings he has scored two goals and provided one assist.
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