Shakhtar Donetsk teased Arsenal fans several times on Twitter with deliberately anti-climactic news announcements, with the Premier League side working on a deal for Ukrainian star Mykhailo Mudryk.
Gunners supporters might have thought their side had finally made a breakthrough in negotiations for the young forward after Shakhtar claimed the club had 'prepared some news' on Saturday, only to announce their mid-season friendly schedule.
Mikel Arteta was left smiling after questions on Mudryk leading fans to conclude they were close to his arrival, with reports that the club will pay £50million up front with the Ukrainian outfit expected to accept less than the proposed £80m.