Newcastle United might eliminate competition for Joshua Zirkzee by paying €50 million for the Bologna striker.
After an outstanding season with Bologna, Newcastle United could pay €50 million to sign striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to Milan Web. The Italian club is aware of the growing interest in the Dutch center-forward and may consider accepting an offer next summer.
Joshua Zirkzee made an early impression at Bayern Munich, but his career has waned since then. A couple loans to Parma and Anderlecht did help his growth, but the Bavarians eventually decided to sell him for a good price of €8.5 million.
Bologna planned to sign the 22-year-old forward in the summer of 2022, but Zirkzee has emerged as a key player this season. Seven goals and two assists in 16 Serie A appearances have helped the Dutch forward pique the interest of some major clubs.
If he maintains his current form, an opportunity may come knocking on his door shortly. Milan is one among the interested parties, with the Rossoneri looking to improve their strike options. Serhou Guirassy has been linked, although the Stuttgart forward could choose for a lucrative offer from a Premier League club.
Milan is also considering other choices, and they have recently discovered Zirkzee. However, they are up against stiff competition from suitors, with Newcastle United emerging as the frontrunner. According to the source, the Magpies might outbid everyone else for the 22-year-old Serie A striker with a €50 million bid.
The Magpies are looking for a young striker and have been linked with Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel. If they can pay €50 million for Zirkzee, it is possible that others may follow suit. In addition, Bayern are interested in re-signing the 22-year-old Serie A striker and have various favorable terms in his contract that could help them in their pursuit.
Bayern have a €20 million buy-back clause, and if Bologna sells him to another club, Bayern will receive 50% of the sale price due to a sell-on clause. They can benefit from Zirkzee’s transfer in any case. As a result, a €50 million offer from the Magpies may entice Bologna, who will then contemplate selling.
Any transfer in January is improbable, as the forward is expected to leave next summer. More clubs may join the hunt by then, but it will only matter if no one can match Newcastle’s spending power.
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