Joshua Zirkzee: Inter Milan to Battle Arsenal for Ex Bayern Munich Youngster

• Inter Milan have joined the race to sign Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee
• The ex-Bayern Munich player is reportedly on the wishlist of Arsenal
• Zirkzee has 17 goal contributions this term for Thiago Motta's team

Arsenal and Inter Milan are reportedly set to enter a transfer battle for Bologna's young striker Joshua Zirkzee who has caught the attention of the European heavyweights with his impressive performances.

The Dutch striker, with Nigerian roots, has tremendously improved since moving to Italy from Bayern Munich in 2022, scoring 11 goals and adding five assists in 32 Serie A appearances for Bologna this season.

According to The Hard Tackle, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are front-runners in the race for the signature of Bologna attacking sensation Zirkzee who is reportedly valued at over €50 million.

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The Gunners are looking to sanction the departure of Gabriel Jesus and replace him with a new number nine and the 22-year-old is among the top targets being monitored by the London club.

Arsenal will, however, face stiff competition for the signature of Zirkzee as the forward is also wanted by some top clubs in Italy, with Inter Milan the latest to indicate their interest.

Inter Milan enters race for Zirkzee

Meanwhile, Inter Milan vice-president, Javier Zanetti, has confirmed that the Serie A champions will compete with Arsenal for Bologna forward Zirkzee this summer, Metro UK reports.

It is understood that Bologna will demand a €60 million fee for the 22-year-old forward, who is on the verge of qualifying the club for the Champions League next season after his goal contributions.

Zanetti hopes to create a dynamic attacking trio next season and wants to pair Zirkzee alongside Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez as a front-three to give Inter Milan more potency in attack.

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Napoli urged to sign Zirkzee

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Zirkzee could replace Victor Osimhen at Napoli, should the Nigerian striker depart the reigning Italian champions at the end of the season.

Osimhen is currently wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, and is highly expected to leave the 2022/23 Italian champions this summer.

Former AS Roma star, Davide Bombardini, has urged Napoli to sign Zirkzee when Osimhen is finally sold at the end of the season.