AC Milan have a strong interest in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in the summer but it will not be an easy pursuit, according to a report.
As Tuttosport (via PianetaMilan) writes this morning, Milan will have to look for a striker who can be the long-term heir to Olivier Giroud once the transfer window reopens, especially because the Frenchman – whose contract is expiring – could decide to try a new experience outside of European football.
The name that is being mentioned the most is that of Zirkzee, the Bologna striker who is showing himself to be one of the brightest talents in Serie A given that he has 10 league goals and is guiding the Rossoblu towards a top four spot.
However, his development has also attracted the attention of Premier League sides who are starting to keep an eye on him, and of course have substantial economic power.
For example, a few weeks ago there was a scout from Arsenal at the Stadio Olimpico to watch him score against Lazio. Against Atalanta, Zirkzee scored in front of a Manchester United scout.
Zirkzee is now worth around €60m having cost Bologna €8.5m. Bayern Munich also have a say in this, because they have a 40% resale clause or they could actually buy him back for €40m.
However, the Dutchman sees the Premier League or a big Serie A team as being the right next step for his career. Milan have had him in their sights since October with director Geoffrey Moncada having scouted him in person twice.
The other Italian club that are keen are Napoli, who are expecting to have to replace Victor Osimhen during the summer.
