Arsenal Open Talks With Manchester City Over Oleksandr Zinchenko Deal

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko, with talks continuing between the Gunners and Manchester City.

Zinchenko, who joined City for £1.7 million in 2016, has gone on to make 128 appearances and win 10 pieces of silverware including four Premier League titles with the Sky Blues.

The 25 year-old made 28 appearances during the Blues' latest title winning campaign, directly contributing to five goals across the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Zinchenko has predominantly featured at left-back under Pep Guardiola, starting in the Champions League Final defeat to Chelsea in 2021 and semi-final victory against Paris Saint Germain.

The Ukrainian has however been linked with a possible move away from the Etihad Stadium, with both Arsenal and Everton interested in the versatile midfielder.

Mikel Arteta has already signed striker Gabriel Jesus from City this summer, though the Arsenal boss is now reportedly in talks to bring another Premier League Champion to the Emirates.

David Ornstein reports that the Gunners and the Blues are in contact over a potential move to North London for the 25 year-old, as Arsenal work on a deal to sign Zinchenko.

City, who have already sold Jesus and Raheem Sterling this summer, are claimed to be open to selling the Ukraine captain, if their valuation for the player is met.

Zinchenko could be one of four Blues stars to move to the capital this summer, after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle for defender Nathan Ake - though the Sky Blues are seeking a replacement before sanctioning any transfer.

Guardiola has already welcomed Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega to his squad this summer, and is mooted to be keen to sign a left-back.

Brighton's Marc Cucurella has been strongly linked with the Premier League Champions, although the Seagulls are expected to demand around £50 million for the Catalan full-back.

Regarding Zinchenko, City's valuation of the player is not yet known, though The Athletic state that this is yet to be met and that talks are continuing between the two sides.

Mikel Arteta has previous links to the Etihad Stadium.

The 40 year-old was part of Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City, leaving as an Assistant Manager at the club to become Arsenal boss following the sacking of Unai Emery.

Zinchenko has made 99 starts for the Cityzens since signing from Russian side Ufa in 2016.

The versatile full-back has also become a notable and inspirational figure to many in light of the troubling events in his native Ukraine.