Atletico Madrid could make a shocking transfer movement for Arsenal player Oleksandr Zinchenko at the end of January.
Los Rojibancos have not contracted new players halfway through the season, despite the battle on three fronts in 2025.
Diego Simeone has already completed a sale in which Arthur Vermeeren finally switched to RB Leipzig and that reimbursement of € 25 million can be invested again in the team.
Simeone is traditionally not a big fan of major changes in January and any adjustments to his selection will be small.
Recent concerns about injuries in the defense can be a source of care for the Argentinian and the interest in Zinchenko catches the eye.
The Ukrainian was out of favor this season in the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arrteta used other options.
His favorite place on the left back has been discussed in recent months between Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber, while Myles Lewis-Skelly, graduated from the Academy, now precedes him in Artetas.
The latest update of Sky Sports correspondent Florian Plettenberg indicates that Atletico Madrid did not actively look for the former Manchester City defender, but is interested in a deal.
The most important change was because Zuidchenko himself had indicated to the club that he wants to continue due to his lack of action in the first team in North London.
The two available options are a direct transfer to Madrid, with a fee of around twenty million euros plus variables, or a loan until the end of the season, including a summer purchase clause.
It is also rumored that Borussia follows Dortmund Zinchenko, but the Bundesliga giants could be put off by his high wages at Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid is in a better position to cover that.
If Zinchenko were to be lent for six months, Atletico Madrid would ask for a salary contribution from the Gunners before looking at a full transfer prior to the 2025/2026 season.
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