The Spanish newspaper Diario AS reported that Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Girona star Viktor Tsygankov, who has enjoyed a great campaign with La Liga's surprise package.
The Ukrainian, in his first full season with the Blaugranas, provided eight goals and seven assists in 30 league gamesearning interest throughout Europe.
Arsenal and AC Milan have been heavily linked in recent weeks, but AS claims the Gunners have now reached out to discuss a potential deal.
According to the report, Mikel Arteta He is a fan of the player and is 'in love' with Tsygankov, AS saying that the Arsenal boss believes he would “fit perfectly” into his squad.
Tsygankov has a release clause worth £25.5m in his contract with Girona, valid until June 2027. The winger has hinted he is open to joining a “big club” in the summer.
Metro, translating an interview into Spanish with ASHe quoted him as saying the following:
“All players dream big, they want to play for big clubs, in the best leagues. I'm not the only one in this. Since I was little I wanted to play at a high level and of course I like that there are important clubs in Europe taking care of me. I really don't know what will happen. In football anything can happen. Maybe I could play my last game, but I don't know what will happen to my future.”
Tsygankov is a promising target for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has a great eye for talent in the transfer market and indeed if Arsenal can sign Tsygankov he would be a fantastic addition to their team.
The Gunners need to add competition to Bukayo Saka on the right flank and the 26-year-old Girona star has what it takes to compete with the young Englishman.
Tsygankov is a modern winger, energetic and capable of taking on defenders. He also contributes duly in defence, and his work rate proves to be an advantage for Girona.
It can be argued that a lack of attacking options was a contributing factor to Arsenal's failure to snatch the title. city man. But with the addition of Tsygankov, Arsenal could close that gap by being able to call on another dynamic option in the final third.
Tsygankov wants to leave Girona through the 'front door' and will not force an exit, which means that Arsenal will have to present an irresistible proposal to convince him to move to north London.
