Arsenal Left-Back Wants To Leave For Borussia Dortmund: Should The Gunners Let Him Leave? | OneFootball

Arsenal are set to see some major changes in their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. A number of fringe players might be on their way out of the club in the summer to facilitate the move for the new signings. Football Insider has reported that Oleksandr Zinchenko might be on his way out of the club in the summer. The left-back is no longer a guaranteed starter for the club and might want to move to a place where he gets consistent game time.

Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko wants to leave for Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing him, and the player wants to leave for the Bundesliga club as well. Zinchenko feels that he will get consistent game time there, and that is very important for him at this stage of his career. The Ukrainian has the quality to play regularly in the Bundesliga for Dortmund and might go on to become an important player for them.

Arsenal have the youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly as the first-choice left-back in the club, and he has been in sensational form this season for the Gunners. The player is also expected to sign a new contract with the club, making Zinchenko’s game time even less.

Why should the gunners let him leave?

If Zinchenko wants regular minutes and Dortmund are keen, Arsenal should seriously consider letting him go—but only if they have a solid replacement lined up. While his technical ability and versatility have been valuable, he is no longer a first-choice option under Arteta. Holding onto an unhappy player helps no one. A move could benefit all parties: Arsenal could reinvest the fee into strengthening depth or bringing in a more defensively solid full-back, while Zinchenko gets a fresh start.

Zinchenko’s technical prowess, vision, and ability to drift into midfield make him ideal for a possession-based system like Dortmund’s. His experience in high-pressure matches, versatility across positions, and leadership qualities add depth and maturity. He can also aid Dortmund’s build-up play with calmness and smart passing under pressure.