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title: "Everton: Paul Robinson reacts to Zinchenko transfer news"
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published: "2022-06-01T18:11:08Z"
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# Everton: Paul Robinson reacts to Zinchenko transfer news

**[Sky Sports pundit](https://icdb.tv/stats/110/Paul-Robinson) Paul Robinson has suggested that [Everton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/) would be set to face some serious competition if they tried to sign Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Zinchenko’s future up in the air

The Ukrainian first made the [switch](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10351415/oleksandr-zinchenko-completes-transfer-to-manchester-city) to the Etihad from FC Ufa back in 2016, where he has since gone on to make [128](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oleksandr-zinchenko/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/203853) appearances and [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oleksandr-zinchenko/erfolge/spieler/203853) trophies for the Sky Blues during his six-year spell at the club.

The 25-year-old still has [two](https://theathletic.com/3335261/2022/05/30/everton-transfer-news-moving-on-ageing-high-earners-recruiting-leaders/) years remaining on his current contract with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) champions, but it was recently [reported](https://theathletic.com/3335261/2022/05/30/everton-transfer-news-moving-on-ageing-high-earners-recruiting-leaders/) by The Athletic journalists Patrick Boyland and Greg O’Keeffe that his future is very much up in the air, with the likes of the Toffees and fellow top-flight side Newcastle United believed to have [identified](https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/05/30/oleksandr-zinchenko-touted-around-everton-and-newcastle-ahead-of-potential-major-move/) the full-back as a possible transfer target for the upcoming window.

### The Latest: Robinson unsure about Everton move

When asked during an interview with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-news-expert-issues-100-per-cent-oleksandr-zinchenko-claim-after-journalists-transfer-update/) whether or not he thought Zinchenko would be a strong addition at Goodison Park, Robinson said:

“As much as Zinchenko is a top-quality player, where does he fit in at Everton?

“They already have \[Vitaliy\] Mykolenko.

“Zinchenko is unlucky not to get more game time at Man City. He’s a very good player.

“If he is going to make a move this summer there will be a lot more clubs than just Everton looking to sign him.

“He can play left-back and in the midfield. His versatility and quality make him a very attractive proposition for a lot of clubs.

“I’m sure there would be a lot of managers keen on a player like him if it becomes common knowledge that he’s available. 100 per cent.”

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### The Verdict: Zinchenko’s high ambitions

Despite only making 15 top-flight outings this campaign, the [48](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oleksandr-zinchenko/nationalmannschaft/spieler/203853)-cap international has more than shown what he’s capable of when he’s on the pitch, having provided four assists, as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oleksandr-zinchenko/leistungsdaten/spieler/203853).

As well as making 1.3 tackles per game, the defender has been equally as threatening going forward, recording 1.1 key passes and 1.6 long balls per league game, via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/273257/Show/Oleksandr-Zinchenko), and he is exactly the profile of player that Everton should be looking at signing if they are aiming for a much higher place finish next season.

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However, even if Zinchenko were to leave the Manchester outfit in the coming weeks in a bid to get more game time, he would highly likely want to switch somewhere that he’ll have a strong chance of continuing to get his hands on silverware after his success with City, a factor that might end up being a disadvantage for Everton in the race for their man.

[**In other news… Fabrizio Romano has revealed the transfer intentions of one of Everton’s ‘best’ players.**](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/everton-fabrizio-romano-reveals-richarlison-transfer-intentions/)