Atlético de Madrid has two urgencies in this winter market, as it needs to strengthen two positions to have a more balanced team. Although the priority remains to incorporate a midfielder, the left wing is also becoming a problem for Simeone in recent matches. Therefore, it is not surprising that the name of Zinchenko, a Ukrainian international who would be looking for a new destination away from Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, has emerged.
He has lost prominence in the English club and would be willing to leave on loan until summer to be able to show his best version again. According to Sky Sports, the red-and-white team was one of the interested parties in the player, although it is not the only one in the bidding in this market. In fact, the player would be hesitating about which destination to choose, as both are very important teams in Europe.
Zinchenko, a perfect piece
In the Metropolitano, a player like the Ukrainian would be essential, as he would help strengthen that left wing with a quality piece. He can perform both as a full-back and as a winger, reminding many of the versatility that Marcos Llorente has demonstrated in recent years. He was important at Manchester City and Arsenal, but he has lost a lot of weight and would need to find a new club to resurface.
The formula would be a loan until summer with a purchase option that could reach 20 million euros (approximately 21.3 million dollars), an affordable figure for many clubs. However, at Atlético de Madrid, they haven't made any moves yet, as the priority is to strengthen the midfield with a new midfielder. Less than a week remains for the winter market to close, and for now, it is uncertain what the decision will be from the sports management.
Borussia Dortmund enters the scene
The German club is the other interested party in acquiring Zinchenko's services, having more chances of being a starter, as they are not at their best moment now. They have dismissed their coach and are far from being able to compete with Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga. One thing is certain: the Ukrainian international wants to leave Arsenal to gain more minutes, something he could do at both destinations.
He is 28 years old, so he still has many seasons left to perform at his best level, something important to consider. In the colchonero team, they don't want to strengthen with a short-term patch, but rather the signings must last over time. For now, the player hasn't made a decision, but he doesn't have much time left to choose where he will continue his career in the coming months.