Milan ‘optimistic’ they can beat Arsenal to Zirkzee

Milan are reportedly feeling ‘optimistic’ they can convince Joshua Zirkzee and his agent to favour them over Arsenal in the race for the Bologna striker.

They had seemingly been ruled out due to the sheer financial might of the Premier League clubs, especially as the Rossoblu were asking for €60-70m to sell the Dutchman.

However, it was then revealed that the €40m release clause was not just valid for Bayern Munich, but for any club ready to pay it before the end of June.

This put Milan back in the hunt and Calciomercato.com as well as Matteo Moretto claim that they are putting a great deal of pressure on agent Kia Joorabchian to keep Zirkzee in Serie A.

Zirkzee hot property for Bologna

Arsenal remain the favourites, but the Rossoneri are believed to be feeling ‘optimistic’ that they can get a deal done over the summer.

It is reported that Zirkzee would give Milan the upper hand after talks with director Geoffrey Moncada and club legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic.