Manchester City have named defender Oleksandr Zinchenko in their squad ahead of a pre-season tour of the USA this summer, despite Arsenal reportedly moving close to a transfer for the 25-year-old.
The Gunners were hunting down a move for Ajax ace Lisandro Martinez but competition from Manchester United eventually drove the price too high for the Arsenal's liking. Zinchenko is viewed as an attractive prospect by Mikel Arteta and someone who can make an immediate impact in improving the squad.
The 25-year-old is said to be open to a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer in search of more game time. The versatile player made just 15 Premier League appearances last season for the champions, playing just 1,042 minutes of action.
