Joshua Zirkzee: Arsenal and Man Utd still monitoring Bologna striker amid strong AC Milan interest

Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee is one of a number of strikers Arsenal and Manchester United are looking at this summer; the 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League officially opens on Friday June 14 and closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at midnight in Scotland

Arsenal and Manchester United are still monitoring Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee amid strong interest from AC Milan.

Both clubs are understood to be keeping a close eye on developments with the striker, who is among a number of attacking options Arsenal and United are looking at this summer.

Sky in Italy are reporting that Milan are still pushing to sign the 23-year-old after flying to London late last week for talks. Nothing was agreed but they remain in contact with his representatives.

Zirkzee has a £34m (€40m) release clause in his contract, which has two years left to run.

Arsenal want to bring in a young striker they can develop, having turned their attention away from players such as Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

Juventus are also keen on Zirkzee but are currently working on other targets, and they would need to sell a striker to bring one in.

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League officially opens on Friday June 14 – the same day that Euro 2024 starts.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at midnight in Scotland.

The Premier League has brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.