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After hiring Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich now want to sign £150,000-a-week Arsenal player

Billy Meyers
Billy Meyers

After replacing Thomas Tuchel with Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich now want to sign a player from Arsenal.

The German giants announced a shock appointment on Wednesday after the Belgian was unveiled at the Allianz Arena – despite guiding Burnley to 19th in the Premier League last season.

Now – as Vincent Kompany targets success in Bavaria – Bayern Munich are looking to sign Arsenal No.35 Oleksandr Zinchenko…

Bayern Munich want Oleksandr Zinchenko

A story from the now claims that Bayern Munich are interested in signing the Ukraine international.

Zinchenko faces a crucial juncture in his Arsenal career this summer, as Mikel Arteta and Edu must decide whether to offload the £32m man, or allow him to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium.

The Ukrainian’s current terms expire in July 2026 – so his value would drop significantly if Arsenal keep him for another 12 months.

Zinchenko endured a difficult 2023/24 campaign under Arteta, making 20 Premier League starts out of a possible 38 – while also being left on the bench in three of Arsenal’s final four Premier League outings.

Arsenal FC v Everton FC - Premier League
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It is quite telling that the Spaniard overlooked the 27-year-old during the business end of the title race.

Coincidentally, Zinchenko’s one and only Premier League goal last season came against Kompany’s Burnley in a 3-1 win for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

The 38-year-old could be considering Zinchenko as a replacement for Alphonso Davies down the left flank, who is a target for Real Madrid this summer, according to .

Kompany also knows the Ukraine international well from his time at Manchester City – the pair shared a pitch on occasions for the Citizens, winning every single game.

Arsenal seem to have already made a decision

Judging by reports elsewhere, Arteta and Edu have already decided to sell Zinchenko.

A story by claims that Arsenal have opted to put the man from Radomyshl up for sale this summer along with nine other players, as the Gunners attempt to have a summer clear-out.

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The names of these nine players – and also Zinchenko – can be found below.

  • Aaron Ramsdale
  • Emile Smith Rowe
  • Thomas Partey
  • Cedric Soares
  • Fabio Vieira
  • Eddie Nketiah
  • Reiss Nelson
  • Kieran Tierney
  • Albert Sambi Lokonga
  • Oleksandr Zinchenko

If Arsenal can find a buyer for Zinchenko this summer, it would also ensure his salary is removed from the wage bill, which could help Arteta finance signings to bolster over areas.

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Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as an attractive offer from Bayern Munich would be a great way to kick off the summer, given Arsenal’s desire to sell Zinchenko.