Newcastle United shows keen interest in Serie A striker, who is anticipated to have several suitors in the summer.
After spending a year and a half in Italy with Bologna, Joshua Zirkzee has made an impression, and it is now anticipated that several teams will make an offer for him in the summer.
Newcastle is one of those teams, according to a recent TuttoBolognaWeb story, although they will have to compete with Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli to sign him.
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Despite having two excellent players, Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak who both scored double figures in the Premier League last season, Newcastle is still actively looking for another goal scorer.
Eddie Howe actually wants to add a new forward to his three positions that he has prioritized, either in January or the summer. He also wants to add a new midfielder and left defender.
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When fully fit, Wilson and Isak are both exceptional players, but as we all know, they both suffer from injuries and haven’t been healthy at the same time this season.
Zirkzee might possibly match that description at this time. It’s a challenging one to attempt and bring in a proven third-choice striker who understands they won’t be assured playing time when everyone is fit.
Zirkzee had a purpose to prove when he went on to Bologna in 2022, having spent five years and winning the Champions League at Bayern Munich. He was hoping to get more consistent playing time.
Someone like Joelinton or Miguel Almiron, who hasn’t yet reached the pinnacle of their talent but is driven to prove others wrong by putting in a lot of work, is the exact type of player Howe loves to have on his team.
The Dutchman appears to have plans to remain in Italy through the summer at the latest, but Newcastle still has plenty of time to consider making a serious offer for the striker.
Zirkzee, who has seven goals in 15 Serie A games this season, will be feeling more confident as he looks to finish the season strong before making a significant choice regarding his professional future.