February 9th 2025.
It seems that Mikel Arteta was content with the idea of parting ways with Oleksandr Zinchenko during the January transfer window. News of the Ukrainian's potential departure caught the attention of two of the biggest clubs in Europe, but unfortunately for Arsenal, no offers were made.
At 28 years old, Zinchenko has fallen out of favor with Arteta and has only managed to start two Premier League matches this season. While he has made 13 appearances across all competitions, most of them have been brief appearances off the bench. Despite this, he is still highly regarded and garnered interest from clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid. However, no concrete offers were made during the winter transfer window.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, both Dortmund and Atletico were interested in a loan deal for Zinchenko. However, Arsenal's preference was to sell him permanently and neither club made an official offer. With his contract set to expire in 2026, the Gunners are open to receiving offers for the versatile full-back and midfielder this summer.
Zinchenko has primarily been used as a substitute this season, but it wasn't always this way. He joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and played in 27 Premier League matches in his first two seasons with the club. However, injuries and a dip in form have seen him slip down the pecking order, and the arrival of new players has added more competition for his position.
During this time, Zinchenko has been utilized at left-back, but he has also been deployed in central midfield. Despite his limited playing time, he remains a valuable squad player for the Gunners. Currently, Arsenal is enjoying a break in Dubai after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United. They will return to Premier League action this weekend against Leicester City.
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