According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via SportWitness), Arsenal He has a strong chance of signing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee during this summer's season. transfer window.
The Gunners are likely to invest in a new striker this summer and Zirkzee is one of the top candidates on their radar. AC Milan and Inter Milan are also interested in his services, but La Gazzetta dello Sport They claim Arsenal have the advantage in the chase.
The London giants have a strong chance of landing the former Bayern Munich striker as they can spend the fee needed to convince Bologna to make a sale. It is suggested that his playing style would also suit the Dutchman, who has 12 goals and 7 assists this season.
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Zirkzee has made great progress in the last 12 months in Bologna. He has been among the goals and has also created chances for his teammates. His development has caught the attention of Arsenal, who could be eyeing a young striker with room for improvement.
The Dutchman has the attributes that would suit the coach's style of play. Mikel Arteta. He likes to get behind defenses with his quick pace and dribbling, but he can also delay play and make key passes from deeper attacking positions.
Instead of him being a guaranteed starter, Arsenal could initially rotate him with players such as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Zirkzee could become a pillar of the Gunners' forward line in the long term once he has adapted to the intensity of the league.
The big question remains whether Arsenal will meet Bologna's transfer demands. The Italian club has exceeded expectations during the current Serie A campaign and is on track to Champions League qualification.
This could increase their desire to hold onto Zirkzee unless a significant offer is made. It has been reported that it could take £60 million to persuade them to part with their prized asset during the next transfer window.
