Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko is reportedly on the radar for Genoa following the appointment of Andriy Shevchenko.
According to Il Secolo XIX, the 17th-place Serie A side want to go big in the January window with Shevchenko at the helm. And Zinchenko is being touted as a potential transfer target for Genoa.
The Ukrainian international has made just two starts for City this season. Moreover, at Euro 2020, Zinchenko was one of the eastern European side’s best-performing players under Shevchenko as they made it to the quarter-finals.
Indeed, Zinchenko has been a solid squad player for City over the years. However, the form of Joao Cancelo at left-back this season has seen the 24-year-old take up a spot on the bench for the majority of the campaign.
The versatile 24-year-old has made just five appearances for City in all competitions. With Zinchenko playing 245 minutes of football, Genoa look keen on pouncing this lack of game time.
The Liguria-based club are eager to flex their ambition following the appointment of Shevchenko. Furthermore, the Ukrainian legend could be able to convince Zinchenko to swap Manchester for Genoa in January.
January loan move to Genoa could be beneficial for Zinchenko
Zinchenko’s season has been a hard one to endure for the Ukrainian international. And a short-term move to Genoa could be the kick the defender needs to get back to his best and to show Pep Guardiola what he is capable of.
Indeed, the City star was brilliant for Ukraine under Shevchenko this summer. Moreover, Zinchenko could be willing to reunite with his former national team manager in Genoa. Who are eager to climb up the Serie A table.
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