Oleksandr Zinchenko could be heading for the Emirates exit, with Arsenal reportedly open to parting ways with the Ukrainian international if AC Milan put forward an offer of 17 millions.Having joined the Gunners from Manchester City in 2022 for a fee of around 30 millions, Zinchenko has spent three seasons under Mikel Arteta, who was instrumental in bringing him to north London. Despite failing to lift a trophy during his time at the club, the 28-year-old has remained a respected figure in the dressing room, admired for his tactical flexibility and leadership qualities.🚨 AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has held talks with the representatives of Oleksandr Zinchenko. Milan appreciate the player & could close a deal for ‘a figure under €20m’. The only obstacle would be Zinchenko’s high wages & he is ‘reasoning’ with a wage cut. [@CorSport] pic.twitter.com/NYMZHywrbB— afcstuff (@afcstuff) June 23, 2025 However, his place in the starting lineup has come under serious threat. The rise of young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly, along with the imminent arrival of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, has pushed Zinchenko further down Arteta’s plans. With his contract running until 2026, Arsenal face a decision: sell now or risk losing him for nothing down the line.Interest from Italy has started to intensify. AC Milan are believed to be actively exploring the option, particularly as they look to fill the void left by Theo Hernandez’s move to Al-Hilal. The club’s sporting director, Igli Tare, has reportedly opened discussions with intermediaries handling Zinchenko’s potential move.As per Corriere dello Sport, a bid in the region of 17 millions would likely be enough to get a deal over the line. The main sticking point, however, appears to be Zinchenko’s salary expectations, described as “the only obstacle” in negotiations.Milan not sure about Theo, but others aren’t: Les Bleus’ full-back has a staggering offerZinchenko is said to be “open” to the idea of joining the Rossoneri, with regular first-team football a priority as he looks to reignite his career ahead of the upcoming campaign.In the event Milan are unable to finalize a deal, they have identified Club Brugge’s Maxim De Cuyper as an alternative target for the left-back position.Ex Arsenal captain on the move again?Back in March, as his minutes at Arsenal continued to dwindle, Zinchenko openly admitted the uncertainty surrounding his future: “I don’t know yet to be honest. If I knew, I could tell you. It’s still a long way to go until the end of the season. I think we are at the stage and the most interesting period of the season, where every single game is a final and you never know what is going to happen in football.”With Milan circling and Arsenal ready to listen, this summer may mark the end of Zinchenko’s chapter in north London.##NAJAVA_MECA_8991999##
