Arsenal and Nottingham Forest may have discovered a way out for struggling defender Oleksandr Zinchenko. The City Ground outfit have been considering terminating the Arsenal left-back's loan spell early following his disappointing performances. The matter has been made more difficult by the absence of an exit clause in his contract and limited room in the Gunners' first-team setup.

Nevertheless, a breakthrough could be imminent with reports suggesting Zinchenko is poised to move on. According to Dutch publication De Telegraaf, Ajax are attempting to complete a deal for the Ukrainian "as soon as possible". An agreement has reportedly been struck with Arsenal to bring him in on loan until the end of the season, with just minor formalities remaining.

With the 29-year-old set to become a free agent in the summer, Ajax are understood to be eager to secure him on a permanent basis when the campaign ends.

It is suggested Zinchenko would be open to a transfer to the Netherlands. Ajax are believed to be in discussions with his representative, Jorge Mendes.

Since joining Forest on deadline day in the summer, Zinchenko has managed just 10 outings for...