Reports indicate AC Milan is stepping up efforts to sign Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko. This comes as Theo Hernandez appears set for a €25 million transfer to Al-Hilal.
Theo Hernandez Expected to Depart Milan
Hernandez`s future at Milan has been uncertain throughout the summer. Recent events have cleared the way for the French international`s move. According to TuttoMercatoWeb reports, Milan will now focus on finding a replacement for the former Real Madrid left-back, who is expected to leave a significant void. Zinchenko is reportedly a prime candidate.
Arsenal`s Zinchenko Identified as Milan Target
Zinchenko`s contract with Arsenal expires in 2026. With just one year remaining on his deal, the Premier League side is reportedly open to letting the Ukrainian leave.
Zinchenko has struggled for regular playing time under Mikel Arteta, partly due to the signing of Ricardo Calafiori from Bologna and the emergence of young player Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal aims to be active in the summer market themselves. Selling players like Zinchenko would provide the necessary funds for the London club to bring in new reinforcements.
