AC Milan are set to face Bayern Munich in a transfer market battle for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, but both sides have got weapons in their arsenal to land the Dutchman.
As highlighted by Tuttosport (via Milan News), Milan’s interest in Zirkzee is not new but it has only increased after his goal against the Rossoneri during the 2-2 draw in Serie A on Saturday evening.
Milan need a new striker in the summer and it seems that Zirkzee is the player that they like the most right now, but Bayern Munich could be a major obstacle.
Zirkzee joined Bologna from Bayern, and they covered themselves for the eventuality that he develops well in Serie A. The Bavarians have a clause that means they can buy him back for an agreed fee of €40m, which does not apply to any other club.
They will also earn 50% on the sale of Zirkzee from Bologna, so Motta’s side want to raise the price as much as they can.
He could now cost as much as €60m to a club that isn’t Bayern, but Milan could use Alexis Saelemaekers as part of the negotiation. He is currently on loan at Bologna and plays regularly.
Also, the money expected to come in from Atalanta’s purchase of Charles De Ketelaere at the end of the season can go straight towards Bologna for Zirkzee.
