Oleksandr Zinchenko open to Man City exit amid Everton transfer link
Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is open to leaving the Etihad Stadium in the summer, amid interest from Everton, according to a report from 90Min.
The 25-year-old has two years left on his current deal at Man City. But, he has decided to look at look for new options in the summer.
Zinchenko has only one demand – he wants any interested club to sign him as a midfielder.
The Toffees have reached out to the player’s agent. The report adds that the likes of Arsenal, Leicester City and West Ham are also interested in signing him.
Interesting
Everton are looking to freshen up their squad in the summer, and they are targeting several new faces.
Bolstering the midfield is key for the club, with Fabian Delph likely to leave at the end of this month.
The Toffees could also offload the likes of Allan and Andre Gomes and make room for new additions.
But is Zinchenko the type of player they want?
He hasn’t played much in midfield, but he is more than capable of doing so.
The fullback has been at the Etihad Stadium for the last five years but he hasn’t been able to nail down a regular starting spot under Pep Guardiola.
Zinchenko can be used as a left-back when needed, and he could be a utility signing for the club. However, it has to be said, he is a not prolific left-back, and is often prone to making costly errors.
The Toffees do need to sign another left-back this summer as well, so Frank Lampard could be tempted in making a move for him.
In other Everton news, Everton offering James Tarkowski a four year deal shows nothing has changed at Goodison Park.