Joshua Zirkzee, a talented player for Bologna, is wanted by both Arsenal and Manchester United, but a Bayern clause might ruin the deal.
Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna is apparently “eager” to join Arsenal and Manchester United, but a Bayern Munich clause would deter other bidders.
Football Italia reports that United, Arsenal, Napoli, and AC Milan are monitoring the 22-year-old, but there is a significant obstacle that may deter these teams. According to the source, the striker’s contract contains a release clause of €40 million (£34.1 million/$43.3 million), although it is only available to Bayern Munich, his old team. Furthermore, the German team is supposedly entitled to 40% of the transfer money in the event that he is acquired by another team.
The Serie A team may incite a bidding war since the 6′ 4in forward, who has scored eight goals in 16 games for Bologna this season, is reportedly drawing a lot of transfer interest. Because they are aware of the Bayern clause, the report continues, the Rossoblu are ‘confident’ they can hold out for a price comparable to what Atalanta paid for Rasmus Hojlund when he joined Manchester United last summer for an initial £64 million ($82 million) plus £8 million ($10.1 million) in add-ons.
On Thursday, Bologna manager Thiago Motta discussed the young player’s future, saying, “We will see what the future holds for him.” Zirkzee is among those who consistently puts in a lot of training, motivates the team, and can impart to young players the meaning of what it means to play for Bologna. Though he has a promising future ahead of him, it is crucial that he concentrates on the here and now.
