May 2nd 2024.
It seems that Joshua Zirkzee, the talented striker from Bologna, has caught the attention of both Arsenal and Inter as the summer transfer window approaches. According to Inter's vice-president, Javier Zanetti, the Serie A champions are determined to compete with Arsenal for the signing of Zirkzee.
Bologna has had a fantastic season, and they are on track to secure a spot in the Champions League for next year. Zirkzee has been a standout player for the team, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists. This has not gone unnoticed by Arsenal, with manager Mikel Arteta eager to bring in a new striker before the start of the next season. However, Bologna is reportedly asking for a hefty fee of €60 million for the 22-year-old, whom they acquired for €8.5 million from Bayern Munich in 2022.
But it seems that Inter is also interested in adding Zirkzee to their attacking lineup. Zanetti, who is a huge admirer of the young striker, expressed his admiration in a recent interview with Radio TV Serie A. He described Zirkzee as a "great champion" and praised his talent, intelligence, and physical strength. Zanetti believes that Zirkzee would be a valuable addition to any top team with ambitious goals. When asked about the possibility of signing Zirkzee, Zanetti said that they would consider it if the opportunity arises. He also mentioned that having Zirkzee, along with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, would give Inter a young and strong attack, bringing them peace of mind.
During the interview, Zanetti was also asked if he had "forgiven" Romelu Lukaku for his attempt to move to Juventus last year, despite spending the season on loan at Inter and expressing his desire to stay. Zanetti replied that he doesn't know if "forgive" is the right word, but he was disappointed by the timing and Lukaku's lack of clarity from the beginning. However, he wishes the Chelsea striker a great career.
As the transfer window draws closer, both Arsenal and Inter will have to decide if they are willing to meet Bologna's demands for Zirkzee. It remains to be seen which club will win the race to secure the talented striker's services. In the meantime, fans can only wait and see what the future holds for Zirkzee and the other players mentioned in the interview. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer saga.
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