“Arsenal considers signing Portuguese national team defender as strong competition for Zinchenko”

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Arsenal may need to look for a new left-back this summer due to uncertainty over Kieran Tierney’s future. Oleksandr Zinchenko has been the main left-back for the Gunners this season and is seen as the perfect candidate for Mikel Arteta’s tactical scheme. However, reports suggest that Tierney may be considering a switch this summer, and if he does leave, Arsenal will need quality replacements in their squad. One potential target is Borussia Dortmund defender Rafael Guerreiro, who has confirmed he will leave the Bundesliga at the end of his contract. His ability to play on the left wing and in midfield could make him an attractive asset to many top European clubs, including Arsenal.

Arsenal may be forced to sign a new left-back this summer amid uncertainty over Kieran Tierney’s future.


Oleksandr Zinchenko joined Arsenal from Manchester City last summer and has been the Gunners’ main left-back this season.

Zinchenko is the perfect candidate for Arsenal’s left-back role in head coach Mikel Arteta’s tactical scheme. The Ukrainian defender has beaten Kieran Tierney, who is considering a switch this summer.

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When the Champions League returns to north London, Arteta will be desperate for quality replacements in his squad. According to the famous British journalist, Dean Jones, the Gunners are considering signing Borussia Dortmund defender Rafael Guerreiro.

Raphael Guerreiro. FC Borussia Dortmund’s photo

The Portugal international confirmed he will leave the Bundesliga at the end of his seven-year contract. His ability to play on the left wing and in midfield made him an attractive asset to many of Europe’s top clubs, including Arsenal.

  • The 29-year-old Guerreiro’s contract with Borussia Dortmund expires on June 30, 2023.
  • The Portuguese has made 36 appearances in all competitions for the Bumblebees this season, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists.
  • Zinchenko, 26, played 33 games in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and making two assists.
  • The Ukrainian defender’s contract with Arsenal runs until June 2026.

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