Fenerbahce have stepped up their summer business with a firm bid for Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Turkish giants appear keen to seal the deal before the window closes.
Turkish club Fenerbahce push for Zinchenko
The Istanbul giants, Fenerbahce have put in a formal offer for Zinchenko, with talks reportedly moving at a fast pace.
The Ukrainian defender has seen his minutes drop under head coach Mikel Arteta. The boss has leaned more on Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori in recent games. Sources close to the club say Arsenal are open to letting the defender go. That comes especially as they look to free up funds for late transfer swoops.
Zinchenko was initially valued at around £15m. But, it is understood the Gunners may be ready to accept a lower fee to speed things up.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahce are hardly surprising with this move. The club wants to add to their back line with an experienced player. They need someone who can also provide cover in midfield. Zinchenko is versatile, has UCL experience and winning mentality. That alone shows a great match for their ambitions in both Turkey and Europe.
Arsenal preparing for exits
For Arsenal, this could be just the start of a busy week for exits. Arteta has already suggested that further departures in defence may be possible. The club is already receiving interest for other players in the squad.
The season is already beginning, it could be beneficial if Arsenal move on from few players. This will allow them more flexibility in the market.
If the Zinckenko move happens sooner, Fenerbahce will acquire a player with PL experience. The player is also searching for more game time. For the defender, a transfer could be the reset that he needs after a difficult few weeks.
Arsenal fans will be watching to see if his exit brings with it some bigger reshuffle with less than a month to go. Meanwhile, the Fenerbahce fans will be hoping he plays a major role in their title pursuit.
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