
Report: Zinchenko tipped for Dortmund loan move

14/01/2025 12:11
German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reports that Borussia Dortmund have held talks with Oleksandr Zinchenko regarding a potential January loan move, which could include an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
The Ukraine international, under contract with Arsenal until 2026, has fallen out of favour over the past 18 months, partly due to recurring calf injuries. Zinchenko joined the Gunners from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 for €35 million and quickly replaced Kieran Tierney at left-back.
His midfield background added creativity and composure to Arsenal's defence, contributing to an unexpected title challenge and a second successive push last season.
Despite playing 27 league games in each of his first two seasons, Zinchenko's appearances have been limited since February. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jakub Kiwior covered his absence last season, while new signing Riccardo Calafiori and academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly have been preferred this term.
Arsenal's willingness to negotiate a January deal, despite defensive injury concerns, indicates that Zinchenko is surplus to requirements.
The potential transfer fee could help fund reinforcements in attack, with Gabriel Jesus sidelined for the season and Bukayo Saka recovering from hamstring surgery.
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