Bayern Munich And Newcastle United Are Set To Compete For The Signature Of Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko

Bayern Munich And Newcastle United Are Set To Compete For The Signature Of Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko

Reports suggest that versatile Arsenal player Oleksandr Zinchenko is catching the attention of Bayern Munich and Newcastle United as a potential transfer target.

Zinchenko, who served as a backup during his tenure at Manchester City, departed the Etihad Stadium in 2022 to join Arsenal. Following his transfer for approximately £30m, the Ukrainian international was anticipated to secure a regular spot in Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup, a role he has predominantly fulfilled.

Throughout various competitions, Zinchenko has accumulated 49 starts and 11 substitute appearances, primarily operating as a left-back despite his versatility in central midfield.

Despite Arsenal’s continued pursuit of silverware in the Premier League and Champions League, Zinchenko’s personal campaign has encountered some challenges.

Injuries have limited Zinchenko to 20 starts across the mentioned competitions, and his absence from the team has occasionally resulted in inconsistent performances.

Arteta will be looking forward to having Jurrien Timber back from a serious knee injury soon, while Jakub Kiwior’s recent strong performances on the left-hand side of the defense have been promising.

This situation could potentially make Arsenal receptive to a sale, especially as they aim to strengthen their Financial Fair Play (FFP) position.

According to reports from FootballTransfers, both Bayern and Newcastle are interested in Zinchenko and could potentially make a move for him.

It remains uncertain whether Arsenal would be willing to sell to another Premier League club, especially considering Newcastle’s own challenges with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations.

Additionally, Newcastle has a pending deal to acquire Lewis Hall from Chelsea for £28m, although reports suggest the club has not yet committed to finalizing the transfer.

If Bayern Munich is compelled to sell Alphonso Davies, who has less than 18 months left on his contract, they may also be in the market for a new left-back.

According to the report, Arsenal is seeking a fee around €45m (£38.36m) for Zinchenko, but it’s unclear if any club would be willing to meet that valuation for a player approaching 28 years old by the end of 2024.