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Former Premier League winning-coach Jose Mourinho wants to sign Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko at Fenerbahce and also change his position, according to journalist Elis Buse Arac.
Arsenal have a few transfer targets in mind, but the Gunners' sporting director Andrea Berta needs to add more money to the purse through sales before launching potential moves.
Zinchenko is in the final year of his contract with the Gunners and has been deemed surplus to requirements. As such, Fenerbahce have now tabled an official offer to secure his signing.
Zinchenko, during his time at Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk, was used as a no.10. But Mourinho reportedly wants the Ukrainian as a no.6 at Fenerbahce. Notably, this is the Portuguese manager's second season in the Turkish Super Lig, and after missing out on the league title last season, he wants to bolster his squad with the addition of the 28-year-old star.
Zinchenko, who has earned 74 caps for Ukraine at senior level, joined Arsenal for £30 million back in 2022. He has recorded three goals and five assists in 91 appearances for the Gunners, and won four Premier League titles during his time at Manchester City.
Arsenal close in on Eze deal: Reports
Arsenal's long pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze is now in the final stages, as they are closing in on signing the versatile player. As per The Standard, both clubs have agreed on financial terms, with the Gunners set to pay £30 million for the midfielder initially, and then add-ons worth £25 million.
However, the deal currently has one roadblock, with Palace keen on signing a replacement for the London-born midfielder before selling him.
Eze has been a magnificent performer at Crystal Palace. He joined the side back in 2020 and amassed 40 goals and 28 assists across 168 appearances. His performance also helped him earn his first England cap in 2023, under manager Gareth Southgate.
He is currently enjoying a sensational year as he has won two trophies in four months with the Eagles. In May, he led Palace to their maiden FA Cup title, courtesy of a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. And yesterday (August 10), Palace won the Community Shield, beating Liverpool in penalties.
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