Mikel Arteta, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Arsenal
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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Wed 18 June 2025 7:00, UK
Arsenal have decided to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko amid interest from AC Milan, sources have told Football Insider.
Zinchenko came close to leaving the Gunners in January, and it now almost certain that he departs this summer.
The Ukrainian is surplus to requirement after Miles Lewis-Skelly’s breakout season, with Riccardo Calafiori another option at left-back, and Martin Zubimendi set to bolster midfield numbers.
If the defender is sold, he will be the second left-back to leave Arsenal during the transfer window, after Kieran Tierney rejoined Celtic last week (10 June).
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal
Lewis-Skelly has had an impressive season (Credit Imago)
Zinchenko expected to leave Arsenal
Zinchenko joined Arsenal in 2022 from Manchester City for a reported £30million, and immediately became a regular in Mikel Arteta’s side.
However, last season the full-back struggled for gametime, and was handed only 552 Premier League minutes across the whole campaign.
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As the Gunners have progressed under Arteta, the 28-year-old has been slightly left behind.
Appearances (Starts) 15 (5)
Minutes Played 522
Goals 0
Assists 1
Yellow Cards 1
Zinchenko’s Premier League stats 2024/25
Back in April, Football Insider exclusively revealed that Borussia Dortmund were weighing up a bid for Zinchenko.
The Ukraine international is now being targeted by AC Milan, and it seems like a move away from England is inevitable this summer.
At the age of 28, the former City man still has a lot of football left to play and will want to go to a club where he is guaranteed minutes.
Oleksandr Zinchenko Arsenal
AC Milan are interested in Zinchenko (Credit Imago)
Sesko remains Arsenal priority
Meanwhile, Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Benjamin Sesko remains the priority striker target at Arsenal as the summer transfer window re-opens.
The Gunners have been widely linked with both RB Leipzig star Sesko, 22, and Sporting CP hitman Viktor Gyokeres, 27, so far this summer.
It is believed the saga will run deep into the summer as Arsenal look to get the best value for money in the market.
Sesko hit 21 goals and notched six assists across 45 appearances in what was a disappointing season for RB Leipzig.
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