According to an Italian media Tuttosport, the performances of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee could convince Arsenal in making a summer offer.
The London heavyweights are expected to spend on a new striker this summer and Zirkzee has been linked with them for the past few months. He now he is claimed by Tuttosport that Zirkzee is reluctant to return to Bayern Munich, who have the option of re-signing him for £34m this summer.
This could be good news for Arsenal, who are one of his biggest fans. The source claims that the progress made by Zirkzee in his second season in Bologna could tempt them closer to the summer. AC Milan and Juventus are also keeping an eye on the Dutchman for the next one transfer window.
Good potential
Zirkzee has had a promising campaign with Bologna. He has scored 11 goals and 6 assists in 32 appearances. His statistics are not exemplary, but he has progressed after a difficult debut campaign in which he registered only 2 goals and 2 assists with the Serie A team.
Bologna is on track to qualify for the Champions League next term, but could still pursue a bigger challenge elsewhere. Milan and Juventus are lucrative destinations in Serie A, but the possibility of moving to the first division With Arsenal it could be an attractive option.
It remains to be seen if the Gunners have a genuine interest in signing him. If Arsenal want to compete for trophies, they need a regular goalscoring striker. Zirkzee has yet to reach those heights, but he has good potential and could develop into a long-term one.
The Dutchman has impressed with his finishing and chance creation this season, but has also shown promise with his attacking play and movement in and around the box. He would fit the coach's playing style, but Bologna could demand at least £50 million for their services.
