Javier Zanetti confirms Inter Milan’s interest in Arsenal and Manchester United target

Arsenal and Manchester United are locked in a fierce battle to secure the signature of the highly sought-after Joshua Zirkzee, but their pursuit faces a new contender in Serie A juggernauts Inter Milan, Soccernet.football reports.

Zirkzee’s standout performances for Bologna have thrust him into the spotlight, attracting the attention of top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Dutch prodigy’s dazzling display, amassing an impressive 12 goals and seven assists across all competitions, has ignited a potential bidding war among elite clubs vying for his services.

Inter Milan legend and vice-president Javier Zanetti, as per 90min, lifted the veil on the Nerazzurri’s ambition, confirming their interest in securing Zirkzee’s talents. However, whether they can outmaneuver the Premier League giants remains uncertain.

“Zirkzee is a great champion. We are talking about a young, talented, intelligent, physically very strong player,” Zanetti said before continuing, “Someone like that would be useful to any great team aiming for important goals. If an important opportunity presents itself, maybe we can think about it.”

Zirkzee’s emergence as a dynamic forward has piqued the interest of Manchester United and Arsenal, both eager to reinforce their attacking prowess.

With only Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford as their primary goal-scoring outlets, Manchester United’s quest for offensive depth has intensified, particularly with Rashford’s subdued form this season.

Hojlund’s lone figure in the attack craves support, and Zirkzee emerges as a prime candidate to complement his style, injecting goals and ingenuity into Manchester United’s frontline.

Arsenal, too, have set their sights on Zirkzee as they seek an upgrade over Gabriel Jesus, whose lackluster tally of four Premier League goals falls short of their expectations.

With his quality, Zirkzee promises to elevate both Manchester United and Arsenal in the final third

Yet, Inter Milan’s allure cannot be underestimated. Fresh off clinching the Serie A crown, the Nerazzurri are poised to maintain their dominance, offering Zirkzee the chance to thrive in Italy’s top flight and vie for coveted silverware.