Oleksandr Zinchenko set to complete £35m move to Arsenal from Man City, with a deal to be agreed in the coming days, as Pep Guardiola allows him to leave for more game-time
- Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to leave Manchester City to join rivals Arsenal
- The 25-year-old is hoping for more game time after playing 15 times last season
- Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in Zinchenko to add versatility within the squad
- The pair worked together when the Arsenal boss was assistant manager at City
- Sportsmail first revealed Arsenal’s interest in Zinchenko on May 26
Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to complete a move to Arsenal as Manchester City‘s overhaul continues.
The Ukraine international has previously been resistant to leaving the Etihad Stadium but is likely to bring a close to his six-year stay.
The 25-year-old is hoping for more permanent game time after making just 15 appearances as City won the Premier League last season.
Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko (above) is expected to complete a move to Arsenal
![Sportsmail first revealed Arsenal's interest in the 25-year-old Ukrainian on May 26](https://vcpsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1657896544_927_Arsenal-expected-to-complete-signing-of-Oleksandr-Zinchenko-from-Man.jpg)
Sportsmail first revealed Arsenal’s interest in the 25-year-old Ukrainian on May 26
Sportsmail revealed Arsenal’s interest in May and he is reported to be valued at around £35m by City. The two clubs are thrashing out a deal, with hope finances are agreed over the coming days.
Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in Zinchenko, capable of playing at left back and in midfield, for additional versatility within the squad as they hunt for a return to the Champions League.
The pair enjoyed a strong relationship when Arteta was Pep Guardiola’s assistant in the north west and Zinchenko’s profile has grown over recent seasons.
City have a history of not standing in the way of players who want to look elsewhere for the guarantee of more games should they receive an acceptable bid.
![Mikel Arteta worked with Zinchenko when he was assistant to Pep Guardiola at Man City](https://vcpsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1657896544_357_Arsenal-expected-to-complete-signing-of-Oleksandr-Zinchenko-from-Man.jpg)
Mikel Arteta worked with Zinchenko when he was assistant to Pep Guardiola at Man City
![Zinchenko would be the second City player to join Arsenal this summer after Gabriel Jesus](https://vcpsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1657896544_148_Arsenal-expected-to-complete-signing-of-Oleksandr-Zinchenko-from-Man.jpg)
Zinchenko would be the second City player to join Arsenal this summer after Gabriel Jesus
Raheem Sterling has been this summer’s highest profile departure after sealing a £50m switch to Chelsea. Nathan Ake was also open to the idea of joining Thomas Tuchel’s side but Chelsea would not match City’s valuation.
Guardiola is pleased to retain Ake’s services in a…