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Pep Guardiola has praised the effort Oleksandr Zinchenko has always shown at Manchester City as the Ukrainian prepares to complete his move to Arsenal.

A £30m fee has been agreed for the versatile 25-year-old, who can operate at left-back and in midfield. “It was nice with Alex yesterday because we could say goodbye properly. Pep Guardiola has praised the effort Oleksandr Zinchenko has always shown at Manchester City as the Ukraine international closes on a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal look to continue their dominant 2022 preseason with a match against an Orlando City SC team already past the halfway mark of the MLS season.

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Brazil international Alexandre Pato has been in and out of the team this season, but could be handed a chance to impress against the Gunners. Arsenal continue their preparations for the new campaign when they face off against Orlando City SC in a pre-season friendly. How to watch Orlando City vs Arsenal on TV and live stream online in UK & the U.S.

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But the youngsters they are listening to us, they are trying as well the words that we give to them to take it, to improve, and have the feeling that we are in a very, very good way. It’s very special, the World Cup in winter, for the first time and I’m looking forward to that. It’s like a puzzle, you need the quality, of course, but if it doesn’t fit in with the team, it’s very difficult to achieve something. The signings all fit very well in the team, year by year we get much better and it’s easier to speak than to do it, for sure, but I have a very good feeling that we will be ready for the start against Crystal Palace away and let’s see and hope that we can achieve the goals that we have. But as well, happy for the three points we got on this on this day. To get them something that we have to believe in ourselves because we have a very young squad. These games have to give us a lot of confidence, the wins and in my opinion we did a great game for a lot of minutes and we have to keep going and working and believe in ourselves. To support us - how do I say it - every one of us gives everything to this football club. We are here for a pre-season to be ready for the start of the season. Yeah, after what happened, everything between the fans, the people and me I think this was one of the nicest moments since I'm in this football club. They know what they want and we try to help them and I'm looking forward to start the season. Yeah, in the end we didn't achieve what we wanted.

Oleksandr Zinchenko was in the crowd to watch Arsenal in pre-season action against Orlando City on Thursday night. He is set to sign from Manchester City.

"Unfortunately with Raheem and Gabriel we could not do it because it was the summertime, but yesterday we could say goodbye to him and [he can] move on to Arsenal." Zinchenko will become the third player City have sold to a supposed Premier League rival this summer, after Gabriel Jesus also left for Arsenal and Raheem Sterling moved to Chelsea. Oleksandr Zinchenko was in the crowd to watch Arsenal in pre-season action against Orlando City on Wednesday night.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Wednesday.

That's because Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to make the £30million move from Manchester City as he travels to join the squad in Orlando. He is a freak in a positive way. As with Gabriel Jesus, their relationship from working together at Manchester City was very strong which has been a major boost. I had a lot of coaches, but I have to put Mikel as one of the top ones in my career.” The Gunners are preparing for their next pre-season test as they face Orlando City in the early hours of Thursday morning. So I expect them to move for other players." “Tactically, he knows everything. Oleksandr Zinchenko has left the Manchester City pre-season tour to join up with Arsenal in Orlando, according to reports. Oleksandr Zinchenko only gave the green light to a move to Arsenal because of Mikel Arteta, who is said to love the player. The Gunners had been linked with a move to the Gunners back in January but the transfer never materialised. “It’s possible that some people have offered him to Arsenal but not in the name of Sane. “The decision-makers at the club are all-in on him but it’s more complicated than that because when you speak to people around this situation they make it clear that there may need to be a departure first for Tielemans to come in, be that Granit Xhaka or someone else in that area of the field to free up the space and the finance.”

Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson led us to a comfortable 3-1 victory in Orlando.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. There were three yellow cards in the opening 20 minutes. Then it’s all eyes on the big Premier League kick off against Crystal Palace on Friday, August 5. The keeper made himself big to save with his legs when one-on-one. Ramsdale couldn’t keep out the next effort though. When play eventually got underway it didn’t take long for us to open the scoring.

Arsenal have gone with a weaker starting squad than their match against Everton. The big hitters have been left on the bench as Mikel Arteta names a heavily ...

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ARSENAL continue their US pre-season schedule tonight where they'll be up against Orlando in Florida.Summer signing Gabriel Jesus grabbed himself anot.

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The Arsenal boss has another midfield target to consider as a deal for Youri Tielemans lacks progress.

However, Arsenal's need to offload players first must start to accelerate if things are to progress over the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a separate report by The Telegraph claims that Leicester City have found themselves in a situation where they must sell first in order to buy, meaning players such as James Maddison could become available if suitable offers are received. Tielemans' reported eagerness to join and the lack of interest from elsewhere have meant Arsenal remain fairly relaxed, but they will also know that there's a risk when taking a more laid-back approach.

Arsenal look to continue their dominant 2022 preseason with a match against an Orlando City SC team already past the halfway mark of the MLS season.

— — — — — — — — New signing Nicholas Gioacchini is not yet available for selection. He pulled back on Jake Mulraney. A more innocent foul compared to the Jansson tackle. Mikel Arteta's new-look Arsenal are cruising in preseason with dominant displays in victories over Ipswich Town, Nurnberg, and most recently Everton last Saturday night. Orlando City and Arsenal will meet for the first time when they face off at Exploria Stadium in a 2022 preseason friendly.

Arsenal continue to be linked with a number of Europe's top players, including the likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leroy Sane and Youri Tielemans.

This could potentially increase the Gunners' negotiating stance, forcing Leicester to accept a lower bid for Tielemans. Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Writing on Twitter, Romano said: "Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed his contract as new Arsenal player, valid until June 2026."

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN ORLANDO: Mikel Arteta's ran out 3-1 winners, thanks to goals from academy graduates Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson - the latter assisted ...

Even then, the Ukrainian had to sit tight before most of Arteta's first-choice XI came off the bench. The heavens opened, lightning strikes lit up the dark skies and kick-off was put back an hour. By the end, though, Mikel Arteta's side had run out 3-1 winners, thanks to goals from academy graduates Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson – the latter assisted by fellow Hale End alumni, Bukayo Saka.

The teams traded goals in the first half with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring in the fifth minute and Orlando's Facundo Torres striking back ...

Arsenal will remain in Orlando ahead of a July 23 friendly against Chelsea at Camping World Stadium as the two teams continue their preseason tours of the U.S. Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal back in front in the 66th minute, pouncing on a loose ball in front of the net and easily slotting home past Orlando's Pedro Gallese and Reiss Nelson added the Gunners' third shortly after. The teams traded goals in the first half with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring in the fifth minute and Orlando's Facundo Torres striking back and levelling the match just before the half-hour mark with a nice individual effort.

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Gabriel Martinelli set us on the way with an early deflected goal, before the hosts fired back before half-time. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Eddie Nketiah fired us ahead after good work from Gabriel Jesus, before Reiss Nelson sealed the win with a smartly taken third.

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On the club website, there are currently 32 listed senior players. There is a feeling though that after five players have moved into the squad and none sold from last season’s squad, sales are needed. However, there is certainly more work to be done and it appears the club know it too.

Fresh from guiding his side to a 3-1 win over Orlando City, Mikel Arteta faced the media in America, and discussed a wide range of topics, from possible ...

It’s really important for our brand, for our supporters to be next to them and the USA is a huge market, we have a large fanbase and we have to promote that and make them feel that we are ready to come here and then those practices and those tours give you a different level of competition against opponents that you don’t really know, they are in the middle of the season, so physically they are in a better condition than you and then to play in that heat, I think it brings a good adaption for when we have to go back to the UK. Our target at this club is to win competitions, it can’t be any other than that and the way we are building the squad is to achieve that. He's really comfortable playing in that position and we want to try and see what he can bring in that position as well. We have a large squad so we have to make some decisions as well on the players that we're not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them and that's a process that is going to start very soon as well. We want to build those relationships and they haven’t played a lot of minutes together yet, the same with Martin and Gabi, for example. We are a huge club and you can see in every city that we are present in, the reaction and the support that we get. To be more unpredictable is obviously important and that is why we have recruited those players. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full back so I'm really happy. Where he fits comfortable and can develop in the best possible way. We have to. Both, he can play in both.

Arsenal secured a third consecutive win of pre-season as goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson secured a 3-1 win against Orlando ...

Reflecting on his side’s performance, Mikel Arteta said: “Right from the beginning it was very lively, from both supporters, but we suffered in the first half, physically. — afcstuff (@afcstuff)July 21, 2022 — afcstuff (@afcstuff)July 21, 2022

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN ORLANDO: Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 win over Orlando City at the Exploria Stadium.

Now 32, the Brazilian striker is in his second season with Orlando City. He was the future once. Competition for places in the Arsenal midfield is now even more fierce. Holding was booked after 90 seconds and later left for dead by Benji Michel on halfway. Something for Arteta to ponder, at least. Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 win over Orlando City at the Exploria Stadium.

During our win over Orlando City on Wednesday, pictures emerged on social media of Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko watching on from the stands ...

“Yeah, as you've seen he is here,” the boss said in his post-match press conference. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. “That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full-back so I'm really happy.”

Oleksandr Zinchenko was spotted watching Arsenal beat Orlando City 3-1 at the Exploria Stadium. football.london understands that Zinchenko will sign a ...

In the picture, Zinchenko is wearing a lanyard with his identification title labelled 'club staff', suggesting he is already a member of the Arsenal squad. New signing Gabriel Jesus impressed from the bench as his fine form continues since completing a £45million move from Manchester City. Mikel Arteta admitted earlier this week that the club are working on a number of deals and will look for solutions to strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline.

Mikel Arteta has been outlining his plans for Oleksandr Zinchenko once a £30m deal is wrapped up.

The Spaniard added on his plans: "We have a large squad, so we have to make some decisions on the players that we're not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them, and that's a process that's going to start very soon.” “That versatility is something that's going to be important for the team because we have other players in that position than more specific full-backs, so I’m really happy.” That versatility could be put to good use at Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners delighted to have an “exceptional” piece of transfer business in place.

Oleksandr Zinchenko set to join Arsenal from Manchester City after £32m deal agreed; Ukrainian has won four Premier League titles with Manchester City but ...

Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga all compete for the same position at the base of Arsenal's midfield, leaving Xhaka to a number 8 role. "There is reason why the Arsenal manager needs support in that role. To be more unpredictable is obviously important and that is why we have recruited [versatile] players." That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full-backs, so I'm really happy. "Mikel Arteta has been looking at additions at left-back and central midfield in this summer transfer window. Arteta also shed light on where he might deploy the Ukraine international, who played as a left-back under Pep Guardiola and is used in a midfield role at international level.

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Perhaps a realisation some of his fringe players might be better off elsewhere and something he will know already - he has a gem in Gabriel Jesus. The Brazil striker was very sharp when he came on. One other thing of note: Martin Odegaard given the armband when he came on in the second half. On Monday, Aaron Ramsdale told me it was important to sign winners - the England 'keeper giving a slight nudge about the deal before we recorded the interview. The man that signed him, Edu, will be speaking to me on Saturday… Oleksandr Zinchenko's arrival will put Arsenal at the top of the Premier League spending. Following them close behind was a smiling Edu, happy to stop and shake hands with fans.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Thursday.

"I can't tell you why the people sometimes think like this, and other people think like this. "I know the player really well. At the end I am not a kid any more and I go straight to him as well. I always wanted to give them the right Granit, not to see me like they were thinking about me. The Swiss midfielder said: "Everyone knows the period I had with the fans. Gabriel Jesus, during his first interview after signing for Arsenal, on doing a joint celebration with Nketiah: “I saw he celebrates like me, so I’m happy to celebrate like him as well. It was as well the right timing to say something about it, what happened two-and-a-half years ago. He was player of the season two seasons ago and he was player of the season last year. Xhaka discussed his relationship with the fans and his time at the club. The Brazilian said: "You know what, I have played with Mina before in Palmeiras. The 22-year-old has struggled since joining the Gunners and could become Marc Cucurella's replacement for Graham Potter's side. Arsenal have not had too many top performers in that time but he has been the outstanding player even when they have played well.

Arsenal continue to be linked with reinforcements in the summer transfer window, with a central midfielder and winger said to be on Mikel Arteta's radar.

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Arsenal have bought versatile players this summer, giving Arteta more tactical variety and a chance to experiment with different shapes.

“We have to make some decisions on the players that we’re not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them,” Arteta said. “He’s really comfortable playing in that position, and we want to try and see what he can bring in that position. As well as what is becoming his customary 4-3-3 formation, he deployed two front men against Nurnberg at the German training camp and temporarily switched to a back three in the match against Everton in Baltimore at the weekend. The 22-year-old Belgian has generally been earmarked as a future No 6, but Arteta now seems keen to explore his flexibility. “It changes, so whatever you have planned at the beginning, it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen at the end.” “That’s one of the things (we considered) — where we can adapt structures, formations and rotations,” Arteta said.

Josh Kroenke did not rebuff the possibility of Arsenal trying to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham when a supporter suggested it.

He was talking about Champions League while we were in there. Bellingham is widely expected to leave Dortmund next summer, when he will only have two years left on his contract, and is on the radar of a host of Europe’s biggest clubs. That might not be where the spending stops, either, with supporter Aston Mack – who has been involved in the club’s launch of the new away kit – revealing a very interesting conversation with Arsenal’s owners.

Eddie Nketiah scored his fourth goal of pre-season in our win over Orlando City on Wednesday, a result of his link up play with strike partner Gabriel Jesus ...

"Gabby did well in there," he said. It was nice to score and it’s a good feeling." It was Nketiah's goal that fired us ahead.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is also set to join Arsenal over the coming days, while Lucas Paqueta and Nicolo Zaniolo are said to be among their other targets to pursue ...

Arteta recently hinted at a desire to trim his squad when quizzed on any outgoings by insisting that some difficult conversations will need to be held with some of his existing stars in the near future. It seems as though discussions regarding further additions may have recently been held between Edu and Kroenke, with the pair having met to watch Arsenal's win over Orlando as part of the club's pre-season tour. Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke's presence alongside technical director Edu to watch their victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night may have been a pivotal moment regarding the club's remaining summer transfer business, according to reports.

Arsenal have beaten Orlando City 1-3 in the second game of their US tour. Here are the player ratings.

However, there were a lot of positives to take also. Not a lot he could've done with the goal. However, it is clear this Arsenal team has moved well past the Spaniard now. Arsenal looked great in their new shirt and a certain Oleksandr Zinchenko was sat in the stands. This was a game of two halves and a fair number of the players who started the first half should move on. The goal saves his rating but a little worrying to see the Brazilian look almost a little tired in his performance. Instantly, he acted as a focal point for the team and heavily involved himself in almost everything Arsenal did going forward. He got his goal after combining with Gabriel Jesus and the two shared a great moment as they held up their 'phones' in celebration together. Mari was a decent signing at the time, for the price and his attributes. He was caught out time and time again by basic balls over the top, his switch-off contributing to the Orlando goal. He was constantly losing his man and clumsy in the challenge. His shot took a big deflection off the Orlando defender, taking it past the goalkeeper and putting Arsenal ahead.

Mikel Arteta could yet add a new winger to his squad and he has the perfect choice after the unsuccessful Raphinha pursuit.

Several names have been mentioned as the quest to unveil the 'mystery' player continues, but PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo could be one of the most realistic options that fits the bill. I have an indication but I can’t speak yet because I have to check and make sure it’s the right name. Arsenal's record signing is believed to be keen on leaving the club this summer following a lack of game time last season.

Arsenal have had one of the busiest summer transfer windows and could have an ideal replacement for Nicolas Pepe.

Arsenal have signed four new players this summer and football.london understands that Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to sign a four-year deal to become the Gunners' fifth signing after the club agreed a £32million deal for the Ukraine international. According to Diario de Sevilla, the La Liga outfit have contacted Arsenal regarding a potential deal to sign Pepe this summer. The north Londoners are said to have slapped a £25million asking price on Pepe this summer, with the 27-year-old attracting interest from Sevilla.