Zinchenko's Journey: From Forest to Ajax?

Nottingham, EnglandMon Jan 19 2026
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Oleksandr Zinchenko's time at Nottingham Forest seems to be winding down. Reports suggest Arsenal and Ajax are in talks to move him to the Dutch club. Zinchenko joined Forest on loan from Arsenal last summer. He was expected to bring a lot to the team. However, things did not go as planned. Zinchenko has only played a few games for Forest. He has made 10 appearances, with just four starts in the Premier League. He struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup. This was true under Nuno, Ange Postecoglou, and now Sean Dyche. Dyche recently spoke about Zinchenko's situation. He said they have been open with the player. Zinchenko is a professional and will move forward.
Forest is open to ending Zinchenko's loan early. Ajax is close to finalizing a deal for him. According to reports, Ajax has reached an agreement with Arsenal. The deal is subject to a few final details. Zinchenko is open to the move. Ajax is in contact with his agent, Jorge Mendes. The Dutch club wants to finalize the deal soon. Zinchenko's contract with Arsenal ends this season. Ajax plans to sign him for a longer period. Ajax is currently third in the Eredivisie. They see Zinchenko as a valuable addition. Meanwhile, Arsenal is dealing with other transfer news. A defender has agreed to personal terms with Chelsea. Arsenal is also interested in a Crystal Palace star. Zinchenko's move to Ajax could be a fresh start. It remains to be seen how this will affect Arsenal and Forest. The transfer window is always full of surprises. Fans will be watching closely to see how this unfolds.
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