Oleksandr Zinchenko is waiting on Manchester City before making a definitive decision on his future.
The versatile Ukraine international has emerged as a key transfer target for Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta.
Zinchenko worked closely with the Arsenal manager during their time together at the Etihad Stadium where Arteta worked as Pep Guardiola’s assistant for two-and-a-half years.
Arteta is said to believe that Zinchenko can offer more than adequate cover for injury-prone first choice left-back Kieran Tierney, while offer another option in midfield where he is short of options.
Arsenal signed Portugal Under-21 international Nuno Tavares last summer but he produced a series of erratic displays in the absence of Tierney and is likely to be sent on loan this summer.
West Ham, meanwhile, are also interested in the Ukraine skipper who has won many plaudits for the way in which he has championed the cause of his warn-torn nation over the last few months.
Zinchenko, however, is keen to discuss his future with City before making any definitive decision and is open to signing a new contract, according to the i.
The left-back position was problematic for City last season but Guardiola is looking to address that this summer and has targeted Brighton’s Marc Cucurella.
The Barcelona academy graduate enjoyed a stellar maiden Premier League campaign with the Seagulls and would be available for price in the region of £45million.
His potential arrival at City could convince Zinchenko to have a change of heart and push for a move to Arsenal.
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