Nottingham Forest consider ending Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of ending Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan deal this month, per BBC Sport. 

The 29-year-old joined Forest on a season-long loan in the summer. However, he has made only five appearances in the Premier League. 

The Tricky Trees are considering ending the left-back’s loan spell this month. 

However, a potential return to Arsenal is complicated by the absence of a break clause in the agreement that would allow the deal to be terminated before its expiry. 

The Gunners also have a full squad, making it even more difficult for Zinchenko to return. 

The Ukrainian began his career in Russia before securing a big move to Manchester City in 2016. 

He made 128 appearances to help City win four Premier League titles before joining Arsenal in 2022. 

Zinchenko was a key member of Mikel Arteta’s first team during the first two seasons, but fell out of favour after the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly and the signing of Riccardo Calafiori. 

He joined Forest in a bid to revive his career, but the move hasn’t worked out. 

Forest haven’t made any new additions to the squad, while Arnaud Kalimuendo’s loan departure is their only outgoing this month. 

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