Atlético de Madrid's intentions in this winter market are beginning to clarify, with two positions in the spotlight of the sports management. The midfield seems to be the priority in the Metropolitano offices, but they are not forgetting the left wing, an area with many issues. In this regard, Zinchenko, a Ukrainian international with extensive experience in the Premier League and with his national teams, has been mentioned.
Sky Sports reported that the player was on Atlético's radar, as he was perfectly suited to strengthen that left side. Yesterday, Rubén Uría spoke on his Twitch channel about the player's difficult situation, as he has lost significant weight this season under Mikel Arteta's management. His future is quite uncertain, although he seems determined to try his luck in a new destination away from England, at least until summer.
Zinchenko in the Pipeline
The main priority for Atlético de Madrid is the midfield, as the team has shown significant weakness in that area when there has been an absence. If there were any issues with Pablo Barrios or Rodrigo de Paul, the team would struggle to find a double pivot of that level. However, the left wing is not far behind, as Simeone has encountered some obstacles in several matches.
Therefore, it is not surprising that a player of Zinchenko's caliber has been mentioned to land at the Metropolitano after losing significant weight at Arsenal. The Ukrainian is 28 years old, has a market value of 30 million euros (approximately 33 million dollars), and would be perfect to play both as a left-back and a winger. Additionally, he has shown a lot of class during his years in the Premier League, potentially providing immediate performance.
Rubén Uría Reveals Information
On his Twitch channel, the journalist spoke about the player's current situation, stating that he has hired a new German agent to find him an exit. "He wants to leave Arsenal," explained Rubén Uría, although he didn't point to Atlético de Madrid as the priority option for Zinchenko. The most viable option would be a loan until summer with a purchase option of 20 million euros (approximately 22 million dollars), something both parties might view favorably.
In the first team, there are still two free slots, so it wouldn't be strictly necessary to offload any names, although they will attempt to do so with Thomas Lemar. The reality is that Atlético could relieve Mikel Arteta of a problem, and the player could regain prominence. Nevertheless, the priority is the midfield, where they are looking to find that reinforcement that Simeone has been urgently demanding for years.