"Definition of a mid-table signing" - Rivals fans mock Arsenal ahead of Zinchenko's reported £30 million move

A number of football fans have mocked Arsenal on social media as the Gunners edge closer to signing Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko as per the Athletic's journalist, David Ornstein. While some have branded the signing as 'mid-table,' some feel the Gunners have signed a player who was rejected by City.

Mikel Arteta's side have reportedly agreed on a £30 million fee with Manchester City for the Ukrainian. Arsenal are seemingly keen to sign a full-back to provide cover and competition for Kieran Tierney.

Tierney has struggled with injuries since joining the club from Celtic in 2019. He missed the Gunners' final 10 Premier League games last season after he underwent surgery on his knee. Nuno Tavares was the club's second-choice left-back, but the Portuguese defender struggled to cope with the speed and demands of English football.

Zinchenko has helped the Cityzens win four Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and four EFL Cups. However, he is City's second-choice left-back behind Joao Cancelo.

Notably, the club spent £45 million to sign Gabriel Jesus from the Cityzens earlier this month. Rival team fans have trolled the Gunners for signing another City player who has been unable to nail down a place in Pep Guardiola's starting line-up.

Below are the best selection of tweets from fans:

"Definition of a mid-table signing", said a football fan on Twitter.

"Another Man City reject," said another fan on Twitter.

Arsenal could give him the chance to become a regular starter and potentially play as a midfielder, a role he thrives in whilst playing for Ukraine. The Gunners are in the market for a midfielder to play alongside Thomas Partey next season.

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Manchester City likely to intensify their pursuit of Marc Cucurella after agreeing to sell Zinchenko to Arsenal

Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - Premier League

Zinchenko's move to Arsenal is likely to leave Manchester City short of options at left-back. As per the Sun, the reigning Premier League champions are therefore likely to intensify their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Marc Cucurella.

The Spaniard joined Brighton from Getafe last summer. He enjoyed an incredible debut campaign with Graham Potter's side, making 39 appearances across competitions. He helped the club secure a ninth-place finish, their highest-ever position in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old won the Brighton & Hove Albion 'Player of the Season' award, and the Brighton & Hove Albion 'Players' Player of the Season' award for his performances. The Seagulls are believed to be seeking a fee in the region of £50 million for Cucurella.