Oleksandr Zinchenko 'Really Close' To Joining Arsenal

According to Fabrizio Romano, Oleksandr Zinchenko's move to Arsenal is 'really close'.

Romano speaking to Que Golazo said:

"It's really close (Zinchenko to Arsenal)."

"As I mentioned a few days ago there is an agreement in principle between Arsenal and Manchester City for £30m, but they need to reach an agreement with the player."

Romano had reported an agreement between the clubs on Saturday morning.

The agreement was reached swiftly, with first stories on Arsenal's talks with City only breaking on Friday.

Romano continued:

"Zinchenko is keen on joining Arsenal so there is no problem on the player ideas."

"It's about the contract, length of contract, salary, so there are some details to clarify between all the parties before it'll be completed."

"There are very good chances, this is an important week for Zinchenko to Arsenal."

Arsenal fans will be very pleased to hear that Zinchenko's will is to join the Gunners.

The Ukrainian has enjoyed an extremely fruitful time at City since joining in 2016.

The defender has won four Premier League titles, an FA Cup and four EFL Cups too.

Arsenal will be hoping the player's vast experience of winning can rub off on his new team-mates.

Mikel Arteta knows Zinchenko very well, having coached him for over three years at City.

The 25-year-old is extremely versatile and can provide competition in central-midfield and left-back, two positions Arsenal are keen to recruit in this window.

Arsenal had been in for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez who can cover similar positions, however backed out of negotiations when it became clear Manchester United would ignite a bidding war.

The Manchester club will eventually pay a total package of around £57m, nearly double the rumoured amount Arsenal will pay for Zinchenko.

Arsenal have already recruited one player from Manchester City this summer, signing striker Gabriel Jesus for around £45m. The two share a good relationship and should help each-other in adapting to their new surroundings.

If Zinchenko is signed, it will be Arsenal's fifth signing of the Summer. The Ukrainian follows Marquinhos, Matt Turner, Fabio Vieira and Jesus.

Arsenal are far from finished there however, and will go back into the market.