According to the British press, Arsenal are said to have agreed a fee with Man City worth £ 30 million for the outstanding left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Sun reported that the “Gunners” had opened negotiations to sign a contract with the Ukraine international since July 14.
Coach Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Zinchenko’s versatility (right)
Coach Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the 25-year-old’s versatility as he can play at left-back or central midfield. And Zinchenko is now preparing to reunite with Arteta at the Emirates after working with the Spaniard at the Etihad Stadium team.
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Zinchenko will be the second player to switch from Man City to Arsenal this summer after striker Gabriel Jesus, who has just arrived at the London team for £ 45 million.
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Regarding the deal, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Zinchenko only had to finalize personal terms with Arsenal: “Arsenal and Man City have now reached an oral agreement in principle for Oleksandr Zinchenko, the fee around £30 million. Personal terms are still to be discussed. Salary and contract length are important steps to completing the deal.”
Striker Gabriel Jesus arrived in London for £45 million
Zinchenko was linked with a move to North London in May, before Arsenal turned their attention to Ajax’s versatile defender Lisandro Martinez. But the “Gunners” returned to this player after Martinez agreed to follow coach Erik ten Hag to MU
The British press believe that Man City will now promote with a move to buy 23-year-old Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella from Brighton for around £ 50 million to replace Zinchenko.
