Milan faces a significant financial commitment to secure Joshua Zirkzee, with persuading Bologna to part with him likely proving tougher than convincing the player himself. The striker appears unfazed by the pressure of San Siro and expresses a desire to continue his career in Serie A, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Zirkzee is hesitant to return to Bayern Munich, where he could potentially be relegated to a backup role behind Harry Kane, after his previous experience in the Bundesliga left him dissatisfied. Instead, he is exploring other potential destinations.
Milan is reportedly preparing an offer of €50 million plus Alexis Saelemaekers in their bid to sign Zirkzee, but Bologna is expected to seek maximum profit from the transfer, with a portion likely going to Bayern Munich. However, Milan is unlikely to meet Bologna’s demands of €70-80 million outright.
Manchester United and Arsenal are also monitoring Zirkzee’s situation, with both clubs potentially better equipped to meet the financial demands. Manchester United has been actively pursuing the player, while Arsenal is believed to have a compelling project in mind for him.
The departure of Olivier Giroud could ease the path for Zirkzee at Milan, as he wouldn’t have to compete for attention upfront. However, Milan’s American ownership might hesitate to make such a significant financial outlay, despite their evident interest in the player.
