West Ham United are among the clubs showing an interest in Arsenal outcast Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer, according to Pianeta Milan.
The Hammers are expecting to have a busy summer transfer window under manager Graham Potter after a disappointing campaign in 2024/25, which saw them finish the season in 14th place, with Julen Lopetegui being sacked halfway through.
Now the Irons are keen to strengthen the squad and build a side in the image of the new boss, and Ukraine star Zinchenko has emerged as a target.
West Ham Keen on Zinchenko
Arsenal ready to let defender leave
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After falling way down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium under Mikel Arteta during the 2024/25 season, the Gunners are now prepared to let the former Man City star leave this summer.
The 28-year-old is capable of playing at left-back and in central midfield, and Arsenal have set an asking price of around £12.8m this summer which has seen clubs such as West Ham, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan take an interest.
Zinchenko, who currently earns around £150,000-a-week at The Emirates, views Milan as his preferred destination but the Serie A club are not currently willing to pay the asking price of his wages, which has left the door open for the Hammers.
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West Ham are expected to allow Emerson Palmieri to leave this summer, while Aaron Cresswell is to leave the club at the end of his contract this month, which is leaving the left-back position open for Potter to strengthen.
But Zinchenko's technical ability and comfort in midfield means he could fit into an ideal Potter system and that could be a bargain deal to strengthen the team in a key position. He's also well-versed in the Premier League, having won four Premier League titles during his time at Man City.
West Ham are also keen to strengthen their attacking options and have explored a shock loan move to sign Jhon Duran, while there are question marks about the future of Mohamed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta.
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All statistics courtesy of WhoScored - correct as of 17/06/2025.
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