Arsenal close to reaching agreement with Man City for Oleksandr Zinchenko
Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with Manchester City to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko, talkSPORT understands. The Gunners believe Zinchenko’s relationship with manager Mikel Arteta gives them their edge over the £35m rated Ukrainian’s other suitors. getty Zinchenko has been linked with a move to Arsenal where he’d be regarded as a key player Getty Arteta is keen to add versatility to his squad The north London side are keen to strengthen their defensive options this summer with the signing of a left-back among the top priorities. That comes following the patchy run of injuries suffered by Kieran Tierney over the last 12 months. Zinchenko will also offer crucial versatility to Arteta’s squad, with the player capable of playing in both central midfield and on the left wing. The 25-year-old has been a valuable squad player under Pep Guardiola, but has seen starts limited due to competition for places. As a result he made just 28 appearances in all competitions last term, leading City being open to offers. Of course he isn’t the only player to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer. news Man United confirm Eriksen, Arsenal close to Zinchenko, Spurs to seal another deal action Man United v Melbourne LIVE: Red Devils claim pre-season win as Martial scores again BANTER 'Sacked in the morning' - Melbourne fans tease Ten Hag during pre-season friendly annoyed Can transfer listed by Dortmund for 'irritating' behaviour, and moaned at Liverpool hope Leeds 'not worse off' selling key duo and new signings 'could be superstars' thoughtful Why England will wear maroon socks and white kit vs Northern Ireland getty Zinchenko has been used sparingly under Pep Guardiola and a move to Arsenal could ignite his career Getty Jesus has already completed a move from City this summer Arsenal have already completed a deal to sign Gabriel Jesus from Man City earlier this summer, with Zinchenko possibly in line to join him. Elsewhere Raheem Sterling completed a move to London rivals Chelsea in a deal worth £50million.
Nathan Ake to stay at Man City as Zinchenko transfer to Arsenal moves closer
Your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, July 15. Ake will stay at City after Chelsea talks collapse Nathan Ake will remain a Manchester City player this season after Chelsea failed to reach an agreement over the fee. Thomas Tuchel had been looking to make Ake the second City player to join his project this summer following the £47.5m move for Raheem Sterling, and Chelsea were in need of defensive reinforcements after seeing two centre-backs depart. Ake came through at Chelsea, although the club refused to challenge City in 2019 when they paid £41m to sign him from Bournemouth. City were clear from the start that they would only accept a transfer if Chelsea came up with at least £50m and the Blues were able to line up a replacement, given Pep Guardiola did not want to leave himself with anything less than four senior centre-backs.