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Edu told how Joao Cancelo can help Arsenal complete £26m transfer that solves midfield dilemma

Arsenal have been told how Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker could aid Edu in his efforts to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko in the upcoming transfer window. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium lately amid a growingly uncertain future at Manchester City.

He featured just 15 times for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League this season, directly contributing towards four goals from left-back. The Ukraine international, who is a number ten by trade, has impressed at the Etihad despite diminutive game time, and Mikel Arteta's side look poised to make a move for the technician.

And, with Cancelo and Walker undoubtedly in their prime and currently among the best full-backs in the world, Danny Mills has suggested that this could play in Arsenal's favour this summer. Speaking to Football Insider, the former City defender said: "As a player, you always want to play.

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