Arsenal have received a huge boost in their bid to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna this summer as Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus believe the striker is heading to England. GiveMeSport Claims.
It is believed that the 22-year-old prefers to stay away from Italy, so he is Mikel ArtetaThe team is firmly in the driver's seat to sign the forward for next season.
Arsenal have fought for first division title in each of the last two seasons, pushing city of manchester until the end. However, they have managed to do so without a clinical striker in their squad.
Gabriel Jesus He has missed 16 games through injury, but even when fit he is not a reliable goalscorer, having only scored 4 goals in 24 league games.
Kai Havertz has replaced Jesús as Arsenal's main striker during the second half of the season and the former Chelsea The forward has 13 goals in all competitions so far. However, the Gunners are still looking to sign a new leader this summer with Zirkzee a top target.
Arsenal are willing to spend big on Zirkzee
Arsenal, in recent years, has not shied away from making significant investments in the transfer window and are willing to spend another £51m on Zirkzee this summer, according to GMS.
The former Bayern Munich striker has scored 12 goals in the Italian top flight this season, but Arsenal have also been impressed by his work ethic and collaborative play.
The Dutchman earns £19,000-a-week at Bologna but can expect a significant rise if he completes his move to Arsenal this summer. The Gunners should also have no problems meeting the £51m asking price.
Arsenal have arguably been lacking a clinical striker over the past two seasons, so Arteta will be hoping Zirkzee will be the man to help them win trophies if they manage to lure him to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Zirkzee's arrival would put pressure on Jesús and we could see the Brazilian leave Arsenal if a suitable offer for his services came through.
