According to the Corriere di Bologna (via SportWitness), Arsenal and manchester united They lead the race to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee during the summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old has had a good season with Bologna in the Italian top flight. He has recorded 8 goals and 4 assists in 22 appearances and the club has made the decision to retain him until the summer.
Both Arsenal and Man United have been linked with him many times and Bologna Corriere affirm that the first division The duo closely monitors their progress and leads the chase ahead of other teams.
Bayern Munich have a £34m release clause and a significant sell-on clause in the player's contract, and it is reported that any interested club could have to pay a higher fee to get him out of Bologna.
Quality forward
Arsenal and United have been announced to sign a new striker, but the duo are expected to wait until the summer transfer window as they fear breaching Financial Fair Play limits for the current campaign.
Instead of spending big on an elite star, both teams appear to be interested in signing Zirkzee, who has been in the spotlight for a while without realizing his full potential. He has started acting this season.
The Dutchman has the characteristics to succeed in the Premier League with his aerial presence, anchor play, ability to make key passes and dribbling skills. We could see a bidding war between Arsenal and United for him.
United are expected to lose Anthony Martial on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June this year. Zirkzee could be seen as its replacement and competitor Rasmus Hojlund in the front.
Arsenal could part ways with Eddie Nketiah to make room for a move for Zirkzee. The Gunners youth player has not been consistent enough and could leave in search of regular first-team football.
