This summer, Arsenal can make the easiest and most financially enticing striker swoop by signing Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striking sensation has sparked widespread curiosity about his contributions to Bologna’s revival in Serie A.
Out of nowhere, the Italian side found the confidence to compete with the Italian giants for the top spot in the Serie A standings. Most Bologna players stood out, but one in particular shone through. Zirkzee.
He is not a prolific goal scorer yet, but he demonstrated his promise with 11 goals and four assists in 34 appearances. Even so, the 23-year-old possesses all of the qualities of a premier attacker. He facilitates build-up play to escape inundated areas, drops deep to aid the team avoid the press, and possesses outstanding spatial awareness.
He is a creator, with a physical presence at 6 feet 4 inches tall, outstanding ball-striking and dribbling skills, and the ability to take on defenders. For sure, he has the fundamentals to compete with the best strikers, which is why many believe he will be moving this summer.
According to HITC, AC Milan wants to add him to their squad this summer. They want him to sign, but they are struggling to meet the deal’s financial requirements.
The Dutchman’s entourage is reportedly in contact with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United while Juve attempts to persuade him to stay in Italy. The three Premier League sides reportedly advised him to exercise patience until the release clause in his contract kicks in on July 1st. AC Milan is anxious to beat the three to this deal, but time is running short.
After missing out on Benjamin Sesko Even if Arsenal have told the Serie A striker to wait, they may need to do their due diligence. They must convince him that they are his best choice for the next stage in his career. Zirkzee at £34 million is too tempting to pass up, don’t you think?
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I actually really like the look of him. Might not be a big goalscorer, but he looks like a 6ft4 odegaard to me in his work rate, skill and passing abilities. The way he strikes the ball suggests he could bring those goal numbers up a fair amount in a good team imo. He’s just not going to be a classic no9/goal poacher, which is what I think a lot of people want. Can definitely see why we might be interested in him, if we are.
did i read some stats somewhere suggesting surprisingly few headers for someone so tall playing upfront?
I think that’s true. It’s more that his frame gives him strength and a bit of an intimidation factor.
OK, but being 6 ft 4 in and can’t utilise that height advantage for headers is a bit discouraging, not exactly positive
since no Sesko seems like only one left though, Osihmen and Gyrokeres are opposite to Arteta susytem, unless some out of left field striker recruitment seems like Zirkzee or nothing!
Goals per game is poor. Not good enough for Arsenal, maybe next year if he improves a lot.
this the worst player Linked with arsenal so strikers available at the market with affordable price i very upset whwn arsenal linked with he is below nkietah nothing more than bierth arse loanee why arsenal pursing him i don’t know i think arsenal strategy this window is like wenger window we linked with so many average players until today nothing advance with anyone i don’t see arsenal sign marque signing and i believe this ideology is fallen ideology ww need star striker like oshimien or vlahovic