Arsenal seems to be interested to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Reports connecting the Gunners to the 22-year-old striker have been all over the Italian media; Corriere dello Sport even goes so far as to say Arsenal would not think twice about paying a large amount to get his services.
As to recent reports from Corriere dello Sport, the whole cost of purchasing Zirkzee may come to £47 million. This comprises a £34 million release clause in his contract, with Kia Joorabchian, his agent, reportedly receiving a further £9–13 million as fee for helping to close the sale. Arsenal is in a good position to seal the transaction since, while AC Milan has indicated interest in Zirkzee, they are unable to meet Joorabchian’s financial demands.
Arsenal Seems To Be Interested To Sign Bologna Forward
Even with his respectable second season at Bologna, when he scored 12 goals and provided seven assists in a variety of tournaments, Zirkzee may not be a big improvement over Kai Havertz, Arsenal’s current player. In his 18 centre forward appearances, Havertz concluded the season with eight goals and seven assists.
When one considers other possibilities, Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig shows promise. With 18 goals in his Bundesliga debut season, Sesko’s remarkable scoring rate of one goal every 114 minutes was much higher than Zirkzee’s 245 minutes per goal at Bologna. Sesko’s performance and potential indicate he might provide Arsenal superior long-term value even if he has a higher price tag of almost £55 million.
Arsenal should carefully consider their alternatives to make sure they get a deal that really boosts their team, even if their pursuit of Zirkzee demonstrates their desire in the transfer market. Comparing Benjamin Sesko to the Bologna striker, he seems to be a more promising and potentially profitable substitute.
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With the summer transfer window approaching, Arsenal has its eye on Rokas Pukstas, a rising star of Hajduk Split. Impresses by his on-field abilities, the Gunners, West Ham United, and Aston Villa are all keeping a close watch on the midfielder, according to Daily Mail.
Pukstas, barely 19 years old, is keen to take his career to the next level, and it seems that his present team is getting ready for offers this summer. After trialing with Manchester United in 2019, the young American—who was first connected to Arsenal back in December—may eventually join the Premier League.
Having developed his skills in the development system of Sporting Kansas City before moving to Hajduk in 2020, Pukstas quickly established himself, making the first team only two years later. Pukstas is a strong candidate for the next transfer window as Arsenal prioritises strengthening their midfield options.
Pukstas is preparing for a possible transfer this summer, as shown by his joining the Niagara agency, which represents clients like Alvaro Morata and Dani Olmo. Owner Stan Kroenke is not blind to the attraction of having an American superstar like Pukstas at Arsenal; he understands the marketing potential such an acquisition has given the player’s extraordinary skill.
