AC Milan Prepare £17M Bid for Arsenal’s Zinchenko Amid Growing European Interest
Oleksandr Zinchenko may be on the move this summer, and AC Milan are making an aggressive push. According to the Daily Mirror, the Italian giants are ready to table a €20 million (£17 million) offer to bring the Arsenal left-back to the San Siro though they’ll face stiff competition.
Milan See Zinchenko as Key Experience Boost
At 28, Zinchenko is seen by Milan’s leadership as the kind of experienced, versatile player who could bolster their backline particularly in European competitions, where defensive frailties have been exposed in recent seasons.
However, there’s one potential snag: his salary. Zinchenko currently earns wages that exceed Milan’s internal pay cap, which could complicate negotiations unless a compromise is found.
Milan are exploring creative contract structures, such as performance-based bonuses, to close the gap.
Atlético Madrid and West Ham Also in the Race
Milan aren’t alone. Sources suggest Atlético Madrid and West Ham United are also monitoring Zinchenko’s situation. Both clubs have identified the Ukrainian international as a low-risk, high-value option especially if Arsenal signal a willingness to part ways.
- At Atlético, Zinchenko could serve as a tactical depth option on the flanks.
- At West Ham, he’s likely to step in as a starter amid expected defensive departures.
Arsenal Open to Letting Zinchenko Go — at the Right Price
While Zinchenko remains under contract at the Emirates, his role under Mikel Arteta has become less defined. Arsenal are reportedly open to offers if they align with the club’s valuation.
Zinchenko’s adaptability capable of playing left-back, wing-back, or midfield makes him a desirable asset, but Arsenal may prioritize younger or more defensively solid options going forward.
Whether he stays or goes may depend on how far Milan and others are willing to stretch especially when it comes to wages.
What’s Next?
With the summer transfer window heating up, expect movement soon. Milan are expected to submit their formal bid in the coming weeks, and Arsenal are likely to assess all offers carefully before making a final decision.
If an agreement is reached, Zinchenko could be one of the more surprising but strategic moves of the summer.
