Arsenal are reportedly still interested in the potential transfer of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, but he could cost as much as €80million.
Zirkzee looks a talented young player, but his goal return this season doesn’t exactly scream world class, even if he might have that potential for the future, so it’s debatable if he’s really worth that kind of fee.
However, that now looks to be the going rate for a player of this profile, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited and translated by Sport Witness.
It’s suggested that Manchester United paying a similar fee for Rasmus Hojlund last summer has inflated the market a bit, as that’s now the kind of fee Bologna will push for with Zirkzee.
Zirkzee transfer to cost €80m – would it be worth it for Arsenal?
Arsenal have shown they’re not afraid to pay the big bucks for players now, with recent signings like Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus showing their ambition.
However, while there may have been some concern at stages this season about how much of a goal threat Mikel Arteta’s side has, those worries have surely been eased now after some stunning recent performances.
The Gunners have recently enjoyed huge away wins against West Ham United, Burnley and Sheffield United, and it’s hard to see someone like Zirkzee necessarily coming in and being an automatic starter.
Zirkzee may end up having other suitors at some point, though, as he’s clearly someone who looks too good to carry on at Bologna, even if it might be that he’ll start off with something of a stepping stone club before perhaps earning a deal with one of Europe’s elite sides.
Chelsea have also been linked with Zirkzee by Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, as cited and translated by Sport Witness, and the Blues are definitely in need of a new striker to come in as an upgrade on Nicolas Jackson.
Just no way Arsenal will sign Zirkzee over the likes of Gyokeres, Openda, Sesko.
Arsenal must consider signing a striker in this order: Gyokeres, Watkins, Sesko, Openda, Viktor Boniface, Ivan Toney.
There must be no attempt to sign any player above 80M pounds except Gyokeres.
I am not including Osihmen because he will be over-priced.