Joshua Zirkzee: Inter Milan to Rival and Arsenal and AC Milan for Bologna Striker’s Signature

• Inter Milan, Arsenal, and AC Milan are in a tight race to sign Joshua Zirkzee
• The incoming Serie A champions are considering a player-plus-cash offer
• Zirkzee's performances have attracted interest from top European clubs

Inter Milan have reportedly entered the fray alongside Arsenal and AC Milan in pursuing Joshua Zirkzee.

The promising Bologna striker, eligible to play for the Super Eagles, has attracted broad interest from top European clubs.

The Serie A champions are reportedly strategizing to outmanoeuvre other suitors, including offering a player-plus-cash deal to secure Zirkzee's signature.

As reported by Football Italia, the Nerazzurri are reportedly considering including Argentine midfielder Valentin Carboni in the offer to drive down the striker's price, which currently stands above €50m.

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Additionally, the Italian league leaders are considering waiving Giovanni Fabbian's contract buy-back clause to further reduce Zirkzee's valuation.

As the competition intensifies, Arsenal and AC Milan are not backing down in their pursuit of the 22-year-old striker. The Gunners, in particular, are rumoured to be ready to present him with an enticing salary package and a five-year contract.

Zirkzee's stellar performances under Thiago Motta's tutelage have attracted attention from various domestic and international clubs, positioning him as a sought-after prospect.

Mikel Arteta's team reportedly see him as a viable option amidst discussions about signing Napoli's Victor Osimhen, given his more affordable price tag.

"There is interest in him from Italian clubs that is going to prove tempting for him, but Arsenal are obviously very interested and at £45million, we're talking about a player that is half the price of someone like Gyokeres," he said as reported by GiveMeSport.

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The player's international future has also piqued interest, especially after his inclusion in the Netherlands national team.

While there were previous talks of potentially representing Nigeria, Zirkzee's call-up to Ronald Koeman's squad suggests a diminishing likelihood of a switch in allegiance.

Ex-Roma star urges Napoli to sign Zirkee

Sports Brief reported that Zirkzee was named the perfect candidate to replace Victor Osimhen at Napoli.

The 26-year-old Nigerian forward is on the shopping list of Europe’s elite clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

Former AS Roma star, Davide Bombardini, has urged last season's Serie A winners to sign Zirkzee when Osimhen leaves.