He said this amid rumours of Newcastle United’s interest . The 21-year-old told Ukrainian host Vlada Zinchenko in an exclusive YouTube interview about his future.
The Magpies have been linked with a move for the youngster, who is worth around £50 million. They were previously reported to be planning a move for the player during the summer window.
“From a purely theoretical/fantasy perspective, if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal,” he said.
“It’s a tough question and involves a lot of factors in my answer”.
“I would first want to know from the head coach that even if I wasn’t a guaranteed starter, that I’d receive a chance”.
“Essentially, I need to hear directly from the manager what he envisages my role to be in his side [to influence such a decision]”.
“The team’s style of play will play a role [in my decision]. It’s very important to me.”
However, if the Gunners are not willing to cough up Shakhtar’s desired fee, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the 21-year-old look elsewhere.
