In the UEFA Europa League group stage, Sakda's 21-year-old winger Mediatek was about to come into the spotlight, the young starlet dubbed as the "Ukrainian Nima" was rumored to be expected to land in the Premier League before the closure of last week's transfer window. However, Arsenal's transfer deal ended up being a bust, and with news that Arsenal may launch another offensive in the January transfer window, Mediatek's journey to the Premier League seems to be just around the corner.
It was reported that Arsenal had offered £20 million for Mediatek last week, but Sacda's asking price was as high as £30 million. The deal failed to materialize due to Arsenal's sudden change of plans due to injuries in the midfield. However, a report in the Sun newspaper pointed out that Arsenal and Mediatek have agreed on personal terms, which means that the "Arsenal" may try to buy the player again in January.
Mediatek is known for his great speed and footwork, and teams like Binford and Ewarton are eyeing his future. If he performs well in this year's Eredivisie group stage, he may attract the attention of more clubs and spark a new round of competition.
