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In the process of finalising a move - David Ornstein provides encouraging Arsenal transfer update

Another new arrival for Mikel Arteta on the brink Marc Cucurella could come in as Zinchenko's replacement nter caption The Athletic's David Ornstein has given an update on left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko's proposed move to . According to , a principle agreement over the transfer fee has been reached and the player is set to undergo a medical. “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. If all goes to plan, Zinchenko will leave City’s pre-season tour to undergo a medical and sign for the North London club.” Zinchenko’s passing stats compared to other PL defenders are ridiculous. This is the same player rival fans are calling “a Man City reject.” Trent, Robertson and Cancelo are probably the only reason he’s missing a couple of % here and there. Elite numbers from a special player.Zinchenko’s passing stats compared to other PL defenders are ridiculous. This is the same player rival fans are calling “a Man City reject.” Trent, Robertson and Cancelo are probably the only reason he’s missing a couple of % here and there. Elite numbers from a special player. The Gunners will reportedly pay City £30 million upfront (+£2 million in add-ons) for the Ukrainian. The Manchester City left-back looks set to join his former teammate Gabriel Jesus at the Emirates Stadium. Zinchenko impressed for Pep Guardiola's side last season, making 28 appearances and providing five assists. It has been an impressive summer transfer window for Arsenal, who have already lured Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus and FC Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira to north London. They have also signed a backup goalkeeper in Matt Turner and young Brazilian attacker Marquinhos. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta knows all about Zinchenko from his time working with the 25-year-old at the Etihad Stadium as an assistant coach. Zinchenko will fight with Kieran Tierney for the starting berth at left-back under Arteta in north London. Always knew Zinchenko was a proper player but his performances against Scotland & Wales this summer were real eye-openers for me. He played on the left of a midfield three and ran the show in both games. Against Scotland, especially, no one got near him
Always knew Zinchenko was a proper player but his performances against Scotland & Wales this summer were real eye-openers for me. He played on the left of a midfield three and ran the show in both games. Against Scotland, especially, no one got near him There may now be question marks over the future of Nuno Tavares, who only arrived last summer from Benfica. The Portuguese left-back was uninspiring during his debut campaign when filling in for the injury-plagued Tierney.

Oleksandr Zinchenko s move to Arsenal might push Manchester City to sign Marc Cucurella

Manchester City might already have a replacement lined up for Zinchenko. claim that Marc Cucurella is Pep Guardiola's prime target after impressing last season for Brighton & Hove Albion. Cucurella, 23, only arrived at Brighton last summer but adapted immediately, making 39 appearances for Graham Potter's side. He earned praise for his quick adaption to life in the Premier League. The Spaniard won the 'Player of the Season' award and the 'Players' Player of the Season' award. “It’s part of being a footballer. You have to deal with the speculation that’s out there.”

Brighton manager Graham Potter says Marc Cucurella has been acting like a top professional despite the heavy links to Manchester City. “It’s part of being a footballer. You have to deal with the speculation that’s out there.”Brighton manager Graham Potter says Marc Cucurella has been acting like a top professional despite the heavy links to Manchester City. City may need to pounce this summer with Cucurella's stock continuing to rise. Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have also been named as potential sides keeping tabs on the Brighton full-back. He has four years left on his current deal with the Seagulls, having only arrived at the Amex Stadium last summer from Getafe for £16.2 million. He is also a former Barcelona academy graduate. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found