Oleksandr Zinchenko is not nominated to leave Manchester City in the final phase of the transfer window, according to a statement from manager Pep Guardiola about the infirmary of his selection. Staying at the left back is good news for Ajax. In the event of a possible departure of Zinchenko from the Etihad Stadium, Nicolás Tagliafico would come into the picture as a replacement for the Citizens.

“Oleksandr was injured a few days ago,” Guardiola reported in the English media after Manchester City’s 0-3 victory over Burnley in the third round of the EFL Cup. “He had just recovered from another injury, but now he will probably be out for two or three weeks.” The Spanish elects therefore expects that Zinchenko will also be connected to Manchester City after October 5, when the transfer market in Europe closes. “Yes I think so.”

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The Telegraph reported on Tuesday that Tagliafico is on Guardiola’s list, but that a deal with Ajax is only an option when Zinchenko leaves Manchester. However, interest in the Argentinian left back seems to have been put on the back burner due to Zinchenko’s injury. In addition, it was also not known what millions of euros Manchester City may have left for Tagliafico, which is still fixed in Amsterdam until mid-2022. Both parties are currently discussing a new contract for the fullback.

Trainer Erik ten Hag recently announced that he and Marc Overmars, director of football affairs, have a deadline had agreed on the possible sale of Tagliafico and André Onana, without mentioning a specific date. Ajax is already losing a fullback in Sergiño Dest, because the international of the United States will most likely be officially presented by Barcelona this Friday.