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Revealed: Why Arsenal & Man Utd could sign Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee for just £34m despite Serie A side wanting much more

Despite the Serie A side wanting much more for the in-form 22-year-old, he is in line to be snapped up for as little as £34 million (€39m/$43m). As reported by <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Bologna/16-05-2024/zirkzee-e-la-clausola-con-il-bologna-si-puo-prendere-a-40-milioni.shtml?refresh_ce" target="_blank">Gazzetta</a>, that is the fixed price for the striker which has been agreed between his entourage and Bologna. The figure was a release clause for previous club Bayern Munich, but is now the amount also set for the likes of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-advantage-man-utd-serie-a-clubs-bologna-joshua-zirkzee-transfer-explained/blt2adc384b2ce36334" target="_blank">Arsenal and Manchester United</a> - with the Bundesliga outfit holding the first-choice option.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Zirkzee has been one of Bologna's many shining lights this season and has subsequently attracted the attention of Europe's elite. The Dutch striker, signed from Bayern permanently in the summer of 2022, has scored 11 goals and registered four assists in Serie A this term to help Thiago Motta's side secure Champions League football for next season - and for the first time in 60 years.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Zirkzee's first big break came on loan at Anderlecht in the 2021/22 season. He finished the campaign as the Belgian club's top scorer, registering 16 goals and nine assists in 38 league appearances.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Dutchman will look to finish the ongoing campaign with Bologna strongly, with fixtures against Juventus and Genoa to come. After those outings, Zirkzee will map out his future, with Premier League giants, AC Milan and other top sides set to battle it out for his coveted signature.

WHAT NEXT FOR ZIRKZEE?

Revealed: Why Arsenal & Man Utd could sign Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee for just £34m despite Serie A side wanting much more | Goal.com

Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee is available for a bargain price this summer due to the rather unique state of his contract.