"Arsenal have been dealt a major blow, as one Deadline Day deal has fallen through. The Gunners have enjoyed an unprecedented summer, strengthening their attack with what they hope will be level-raising signings in the form of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres while also replacing Thomas Partey and Jorginho in midfield with Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. But though Arsenal's defence has been the strongest part of the team over the last couple of years, it's perhaps where the most surprising moves have happened this summer."
"Arsenal have looked to tweak their backline over the last couple of months, with Takehiro Tomiyasu seeing his contract terminated after injury hell, and Cristhian Mosquera replacing him as a like-for-like squad player. Kieran Tierney has left on a free transfer to return to boyhood Celtic, while Jakub Kiwior is on the brink of a move to Porto while Piero Hincapie is said to have an agreement for a loan move with an option to buy."
"Unfortunately, however, Oleksandr Zinchenko has seen his exit from N5 fall through. The Ukrainian recently spoke to The Athletic about the worst season of his career, in which he detailed his struggle with losing his place in Mikel Arteta's side and having to sit on the bench for a year yet despite talks with several clubs, he has failed to engineer a departure from the Emirates Stadium."
Arsenal strengthened their attacking and midfield options this summer with signings including Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. The club also enacted several defensive changes: Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract was terminated, Cristhian Mosquera joined as a like-for-like squad player, Kieran Tierney departed to Celtic, Jakub Kiwior is close to a Porto move, and Piero Hincapie reportedly has a loan agreement with an option to buy. Oleksandr Zinchenko attempted to leave but his exit from the club fell through. Salary demands and the specificity of his inverted full-back role hindered potential departures, including talks with Marseille.
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