Arsenal are in the process of finalising a move for Oleksandr Zinchenko after reaching an agreement in principle with the 25-year-old on a four-year contract, The Athletic understands.
Having already had an offer, believed to be £30 million + £2 million in achievable add-ons, accepted by their Premier League counterparts, Arsenal now also have personal terms in place with the Ukraine international.
If all goes to plan, Zinchenko will leave City’s pre-season tour to undergo a medical and sign for the North London club.
Although he tends to operate in midfield for his country, Zinchenko has mainly been used by Guardiola at left-back. While that is a specific area of the pitch where Arsenal have been looking to strengthen, his versatility is certain to appeal.
Zinchenko has enjoyed huge success at City, winning the English top-flight four times and likewise the League Cup. He has lifted one FA Cup and played in the 2021 Champions League final.
Zinchenko would become Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Marquinhos, Matt Turner, Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus.
Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal, here we go! Full agreement in place since Friday with Man City for £30m guaranteed fee, personal terms also agreed. Zinchenko, always been keen on re-joining Arteta. ???? #AFC
Contract until June 2026, as per @David_Ornstein - medical this week.
Nottingham Forest are working on a move for left-back Alex Moreno from Real Betis, The Athletic understands.
It is understood that both clubs are in the early stages of talks and although they are yet to reach an agreement, there is optimism a deal can be struck. Forest are looking for cover in the wing-back positions and the 29-year-old Spaniard is believed to be open to the potential transfer.
Moreno had a successful 2021-22 season at Betis, where they finished 5th in La Liga and won the Copa del Rey title. He scored five goals and assisted four times in 30 league matches. The Spaniard can also operate as a left-winger.
Forest have been one of the busiest Premier League teams in this summer’s transfer market and have already significantly strengthened in the full-back areas with the arrivals of Omar Richards, Giulian Biancone and Neco Williams. They are also set to sign left-back Harry Toffolo from Huddersfield Town.
Steve Cooper's team play their opening Premier League match away to Newcastle United on August 6.
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