Oleksandr Zinchenko is poised to join Ajax for the remainder of the current season after spending the first half of the campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest. Zinchenko’s time at Nottingham Forest proved challenging, as he struggled to secure regular playing time. The Dutch club believe his versatility and leadership qualities could prove valuable during the second half of the season. Nottingham Forest have also agreed to release him early from his loan, clearing the path for the switch to Amsterdam. Arsenal have little incentive to retain a player who is surplus to requirements, while Ajax are eager to complete the move before time runs out.