Pep Guardiola thanks Oleksandr Zinchenko for his efforts before Arsenal move

PRAISE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, left, has praised the attitude of Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of his move to Arsenal. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised the effort Oleksandr Zinchenko has always shown for his team as the Ukraine international closes in on a move to Arsenal.

Zinchenko is set to join the Gunners, who like City are on a pre-season tour in the United States, with the formalities of the transfer expected to be completed shortly.