Arsenal ‘ready’ to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko in one of three last-ditch sales
Arsenal want to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko in one of three last-ditch sales before the transfer widow closes at 7pm on Monday (1 September).
Mikel Arteta has overhauled his squad this summer, with several players heading in and out of the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks.
Football Insider revealed on 25 August Arsenal planned to accept offers for Zinchenko alongside Jakub Kiwior before the window slams shut.
Kiwior has now agreed to join Porto on loan with an obligation-to-buy clause included in the deal, with Arsenal waiting to finalise a move for Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen before the transfer can be completed.
Meanwhile, Reiss Nelson has been linked with various clubs after spending last season on loan at Fulham.
Arsenal facing transfer issues as deadline edges closer
This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
It’s been a busy window in terms of incomings at the Emirates, with Eberechi Eze the latest signing through the door after completing his £67.5million move from Crystal Palace.
Viktor Gyokeres, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera and Noni Madueke have also joined the Gunners this summer, taking their overall spending beyond £250million.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “They could do with selling some of their squad players.
“All of these sorts of guys that we’ve talked about before with Sterling and Chilwell, Kalvin Phillips at City and the United players, they’ve got their own as well at Arsenal.
“They’ve got the players like Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson.
“Although he’s not so much of a liability, I think Nelson will probably end up leaving.
“Where can they get rid of Zinchenko? He’s probably on a pretty sizeable wage, and they’re probably quite keen to get rid of him.
“Kiwior, of course, is probably going to Porto.
“So, they’ve got their own sales issues as well.”
Fabio Viera set for medical as Arsenal accept offer
In terms of another exit at the Emirates, Fabio Viera is set to join Hamburg on loan.
The 25-year-old is on his way to Germany to undergo a medical with the Bundesliga club, with the deal including a £17.3million option-to-buy clause.
The midfielder has struggled to make much of an impact since joining Arsenal from Porto in a £34million deal in 2022.
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