FULHAM are set to enter the race for Oleksandr Zinchenko – who could be available for just £10million this summer.
The defender is in the sights of several clubs having fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal.
The Ukrainian international, signed for £32m in 2022, is now thought to be surplus to requirements by Mikel Arteta and could be sold before the start of the Premier League season.
And that has put Fulham on red alert, with the Cottagers attracted to the ex-Manchester City star’s experience and versatility.
Marco Silva is keen to push ahead with a deal and although the Gunners value the player at £12.7m, the West London club think they could land him for around £10m.
Fulham think they could deploy him in defence or midfield as they look to build on their impressive performance last season.
A source told SunSport: “Zinchenko is a major target for Fulham. He looks almost certain to leave the Emirates this summer and there will be no shortage of takers.”
A host of clubs are reportedly interested in the 28-year-old, with AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Ajax all keen.
Reports last week indicated that Zinchenko, who is estimated to earn around £4.26m a year, could be willing to agree to move for around £3m.
Sources say that staying in London would appeal to Zinchenko, who is thought to be settled in the capital.
He’s been left frustrated by his lack of first-team action and is believed to welcome the idea of a move this summer.
Inter Milan were heavily linked with a move for Zinchenko in January but the move failed to materialise.
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