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The Dutchman is attracting plenty of interest after enjoying a productive campaign in his second season as a Bologna player. Zirkzee scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 34 appearances to help Bologna achieve Champions League qualification in the 2023-24 season. The Italian side have already seen manager Thiago Motta leave for Juventus, and they are now facing a battle to keep hold of some of their key players, including their star striker Zirkzee.
Zirkzee is said to have a €40m (£33.9m) release clause in his Bologna which is only valid until the middle of August. © Reuters Premier League giants Man United and Arsenal have both emerged as potential suitors for the Netherlands international.
The two English clubs have now received a boost in their respective pursuits after Bologna director Giovanni Sartori admitted that Zirkzee will almost certainly leave this summer. "Zirkzee has a release clause into his contract and I believe he's 99 per cent gonna leave the club," Sartori said at the opening of the Serie A transfer market. Man United and Arsenal may be encouraged by Sartori's remarks, but they could still face competition from Italian giants AC Milan.
The Rossoneri are currently refusing to pay the €15m commission demanded by Zirkzee's agent despite agreeing personal terms with the Dutch forward. © Reuters Man United currently have Rasmus Hojlund as their main centre-forward option following the departure of French striker Anthony Martial . Although Marcus R.
