Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing 22-year-old Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, a target for Arsenal.
A report from The Sun has claimed that Manchester United are leading the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee. The 22-year-old striker is also a target for Arsenal, but the Red Devils are ahead of in the chase.
Joshua Zirkzee in Demand
Zirkzee has established himself as one of the finest young attacking talents in Serie A, and his performances have attracted the attention of the top Premier League clubs. Manchester United need attacking reinforcements, and the 22-year-old could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition.
He could share the goalscoring burden with summer signing Rasmus Hojlund, who is still getting to grips with English football. Marcus Rashford has not been at his best either, and the Red Devils need a reliable goalscorer.
The striker is valued at £34 million, and Manchester United certainly have the financial resources to afford him. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with a concrete proposal to sign the striker this month. But a summer move is likelier, with Bologna uninterested in a winter sale.
Arsenal Also Want Zirkzee
Arsenal need to bring in a quality striker as well, and they are looking at the Bologna star as a potential addition. The Gunners currently have Gabriel Jesus as the first-choice striker, and the Brazilian international has scored just three goals in the league so far. Arsenal will need better options at their disposal if they want to win the title and compete for major trophies.
Zirkzee would be a quality long-term investment for the Gunners, and they could help him develop into a reliable Premier League goalscorer. The reported £34 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of his potential in today’s market, and he could end up justifying the outlay in the coming seasons.
The 22-year-old striker has eight goals and four assists across all competitions this season. Both Manchester United and Arsenal would represent an exciting opportunity for the striker, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Arsenal are better-placed to secure Champions League qualification for the next season, and that could give them an edge. However, Manchester United are currently in pole position to sign the Dutchman, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.