Manchester United, Arsenal 'dealt blow in pursuit of Serie A forward'
The Netherlands international has been in strong form for Bologna during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring 11 goals and registering six assists in 31 appearances in all competitions.
There was a host of speculation surrounding his future during the January transfer window, with Man United and Arsenal both believed to have considered mid-season moves.
Zirkzee ultimately remained with Bologna, but he could be on the move this summer, with a number of clubs said to be interested in the 22-year-old.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Dutchman favours a switch to Milan at the end of the campaign, with his preference being to continue his career in Italy's top flight.
The report claims that Milan view Zirkzee as their number one centre-forward target this summer, and a return to Bayern Munich is seen as unlikely despite the German outfit having a buyback clause.
Man United have allegedly 'already made a move' for the attacker, and a switch to the Premier League has not been ruled out despite Milan being at the head of the queue.
Zirkzee made the move to Bayern in 2017, progressing to their first team in 2019, but he struggled to make the breakthrough at Allianz Arena and left for Bologna in 2022 after loan spells at Parma and Anderlecht.
The Dutchman only managed two Serie A goals during the 2022-23 campaign, but he has netted 10 times in Italy's top flight during the current season.
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