Arsenal is preparing Zinchenko's transfer — scout gives reason

Famous English scout Mick Brown is confident that Arsenal will sell Oleksandr Zinchenko in the near future. The Gunners' head coach Mikel Arteta no longer counts on the Ukrainian defender.

Zinchenko no longer fits into the Londoners' new game concept, Football Insider reports.

Arsenal are waiting for offers for their players Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus. Both players became leaders of the Gunners in their first season in London after joining from Manchester City, but now Mikel Arteta does not count on these players.

Why Arsenal wants to sell Zinchenko

There are several factors that led to the change in the player's status in the London team. The Gunners coaching staff is not happy with Zinchenko's inconsistency and susceptibility to injury. The defender is competent in attacking, but does not always have time to work in defense.

The words of the English football scout are confirmed by the transfer of Jurien Timber and Riccardo Calafiore to Arsenal. Mikel Arteta continues to search for the perfect combination of players in the starting lineup, but Oleksandr Zinchenko will remain a player in the Gunners' rotation at best.

Arsenal is ready to consider any offer for the Ukrainian defender. However, it will not be possible to sell Gabi Jesus in the near future, as the Brazilian has been injured. He is suspected to have torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.

In the 2024/2025 season, Zinchenko played 11 matches at Arsenal and did not score.

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