Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko to AC Milan this summer, setting a £17 million valuation as the Italian side prepares for life after Theo Hernandez. Zinchenko has been a key figure since his arrival from Manchester City in 2022, bringing versatility and leadership to Mikel Arteta’s squad.
However, SoftFootball can reveal that the rise of academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly and the recent signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna have pushed the Ukrainian down the pecking order.
With just one year left on his current deal, Arsenal are looking to avoid losing him for free next year. Milan’s interest has intensified, with sporting director Igli Tare engaging with intermediaries managing Zinchenko’s situation.
However, Zinchenko’s salary expectations are proving a stumbling block in the negotiations. The 28-year-old is reportedly open to the move and views it as a chance to regain regular first-team action.
His willingness to leave Arsenal appears linked to his lack of guaranteed minutes, especially with Euro 2028 qualifiers and domestic form in mind. Milan are also considering alternatives like Club Brugge’s Maxim De Cuyper if a move for Zinchenko falls through.
Zinchenko’s passion for the club and his teammates is clear, but with Milan circling and Arsenal open to offers, a summer exit looks increasingly likely unless a late change of plans occurs.
Softfootball previously reported that AC Milan have set their sights on Andreas Christensen as they plan for a new era under Massimiliano Allegri. With defensive reinforcements a priority, the Rossoneri see the Barcelona centre-back as a strong option for their summer transfer plans.
Ultimately, while Barcelona remain open to offers for Christensen, they could face challenges persuading him to leave. Milan, however, remain hopeful that their interest and Barcelona’s squad situation could align for a summer deal.