Borussia Dortmund are waiting in the wings should the deal with Atletico Madrid break down. However, they feel that the package for the player is too expensive and would prefer someone who can also deputise at centre-back.

90min reports on Borussia Dortmund's interest in Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko amid a competitive transfer race. Borussia Dortmund have shown interest in Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko. Dortmund have fallen behind in the race for his signature as Atletico have opened talks over a winter switch to Spain. The package valued at around €20m (£16.8m) plus bonuses is thought to be too expensive for Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund has shown interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko, but the economic conditions of the operation have slowed their initial pursuit. The German team is also focused on finding a different profile to strengthen their squad, possibly leaving the way clear for Atlético de Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund is interested in Oleksandr Zinchenko as a top candidate. Zinchenko wants to leave Arsenal in the winter. Dortmund is considering a loan for the Ukrainian left-back, who is rarely used under Mikel Arteta and has a contract until 2026. Arsenal prefers a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to buy, costing 20 million euros.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is anticipated to depart from Arsenal before the month's end. Dortmund has shown interest in acquiring him as they are seeking a new left-back, particularly after observing Chelsea's Renato Veiga agreeing to join Juventus on loan. Arsenal is open to allowing Zinchenko to leave, but they might wait to assess the extent of Lewis-Skelly's injury to prevent a shortage at left-back. Zinchenko has been on the periphery of Arteta’s team this season, having only played 240 minutes in the Premier League. Arsenal would rather sell him since his contract is due to expire at the end of the next season, which would assist in alleviating their PSR challenges.

Borussia Dortmund have opened talks with Arsenal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is 'keen to leave,' according to German media. Dortmund approached Arsenal in recent days and are in ongoing talks. Arsenal are determined to secure a permanent sale or to loan him out with an obligation to buy in the region of €20 million. Dortmund already held an interest in Zinchenko in the summer.

Borussia Dortmund are exploring a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko. Concrete talks have already taken place with the player’s management in the last days and are ongoing. The 28-year-old left-back is keen to leave Arsenal, as he has become less of a regular in Mikel Arteta’s first-team over the last year. Arsenal are open for a loan with an obligation to buy, and Dortmund have been interested in the Ukraine international for some time, looking to potentially secure a deal this January.