Pep Guardiola, in his two years at Etihad, has made Manchester City a real force in the Premier League. However, he is still desperate to improve his squad and is constantly looking for people who can better his side from the previous season. He is also thinking about the future of the youngsters, struggling to break into the first team.
One such player, now wanted by newly promoted sides Fulham and Wolves is Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Ukrainian international was one of the first signings for Guardiola at Manchester City and at just 21, he is not expected to make an impact on the first team. He is a holding midfielder, strong with the defensive part of his game.
However, he only managed to play as a left-back or a wing-back under Pep in the last season. Zinchenko had made six Premier League starts with his best outing probably coming against Chelsea at the Etihad in March. He is strong in the air and in hold up play, while his passing range makes him dangerous from a deeper role.
He can pick teammates in space, even under pressure and is also confident with the ball at his feet. He is still 21 and has a bright future ahead of him, but he might not have a real immediate future at the Etihad.
And reports now claim that newly promoted side Wolves are ready to break their transfer record to sign the youngster this summer. He is valued at £16m and is also wanted by Fulham, but it is understood that Zinchenko will now have to take a decision about his future.
At the moment, the 21-year old does not look like a midfield option for the Spaniard while Benjamin Mendy and Fabian Delph are above him in the pecking order for the left-back role. This will mean that Zinchenko will not get regular outings with the first team, which could be frustrating for a player his age.
At Craven Cottage or the Molineux, the midfielder will not only get regular playing time but will also have a platform to announce himself to the league. His potential is undoubted and his versatility will make him a real asset for any team in the Premier League. So Wolves and Fulham should definitely give Zinchencko a shot.
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Pep has a track record of using youngsters in his squad but the Ukrainian does not seem to have impressed him enough, making a move away from the club the best step ahead for him. Do you think Zinchenko will be a loss for City?
