Oleksandr Zinchenko Closing In On Manchester City Departure Amid Arsenal Interest

Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to become the latest Manchester City player to leave this summer, according to two new reports.

Zinchenko, who has made 128 appearances and won 10 trophies, including four Premier League titles, is preparing to end his six-year stay at the Etihad Stadium in search of more minutes.

The 25 year-old made 18 starts for Manchester City last season, and despite starting at left-back in the Champions League Final defeat to Chelsea in 2021, failed to secure a starting spot at full-back during the 2021/22 campaign.

Zinchenko, who was more commonly known for playing in midfield, is reportedly going to become the second City player to move to the Emirates this summer, following in the footsteps of Gabriel Jesus.

Jack Gaughan reports that the Gunners are set to complete a £35 million move for the Ukrainian captain, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta 'keen' to bring the 25 year-old to the Emirates.

BREAKING: Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to complete a move from #ManCity to Arsenal.

[via @Jack_Gaughan]

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 15, 2022

A deal for the versatile midfielder is expected to be agreed in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Simon Bajkowski reports that there is a 'growing expectation' that Zinchenko will become the latest member of Pep Guardiola's squad to leave in search of more minutes this summer.

The Journalist reports that the Sky Blues will make a tidy profit on the 25 year-old, who Manchester City paid just £1.4 million for in 2016.

Zinchenko would become the fifth member of Guardiola's first-team squad to leave this summer; after Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Fernandinho and Zack Steffen.

Jesus moved to the Emirates in a £45 million deal earlier this month, and Zinchenko looks on course to become another Blues player to be reunited with Arteta - who was an Assistant Manager at the Etihad prior to taking the Gunners job.

Should the 25 year-old depart than Simon Bajkowski writes that City will look to sign a replacement.

#ManCity will replace Oleksandr Zinchenko, if his move to Arsenal goes through.

[via @spbajko]

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 15, 2022

City have been heavily linked with Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella throughout the summer.

Manchester City have already added Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega to their squad, and are preparing to travel to the USA for their upcoming pre-season tour.

The Sky Blues will also be keeping hold of Nathan Ake, with the Dutch defender remaining at the Etihad next season despite Chelsea's prolonged interest in the 27 year-old.

Nathan Ake is pleased to be remaining at #ManCity, while @ManCity are happy for him to remain at the club.

[via @David_Ornstein] https://t.co/vb19ISaXHg

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 15, 2022