Arsenal emerges as frontrunners for Joshua Zirkzee
Arsenal has emerged as the front-runner in the search of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, with reports indicating that the Gunners are leading the race to sign the Dutchman.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Arsenal’s close relationship with Zirkzee’s administration provides them an advantage over AC Milan in their pursuit for the gifted attacker.
Zirkzee, valued at €50-60 million by Bologna, attracted interest with his promising performances, scoring 10 goals and assisting six times in his second season with the Italian club.
Comparisons have been drawn with another Arsenal target, Ivan Toney, who has a more amazing 22% conversion rate this season. This has led several experts to urge for Toney over Zirkzee, provided the former’s proven consistency and versatility in the Premier League.
Bayern Munich’s €40 million buy-back clause complicates Zirkzee’s potential transfer, as the Bundesliga giants are entitled to 50% of any profit from his sale to another club. However, Arsenal’s pursuit indicates their desire to strengthen their striking options with a prominent addition in the coming transfer window.
While Zirkzee’s style of play leans towards linking up play rather than traditional poaching, Arsenal’s interest underscores their belief in his ability to thrive in their system. As speculation mounts, fans eagerly await developments in what could be a significant acquisition for Mikel Arteta’s side.
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