BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by football guru Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have just been guaranteed a 100% hope of signing world class goal scorer for just £40M- Clubs have met and Arsenal’s bid already ACCEPTED- Player pleaded to fix his MEDICALS after his church service later in the day- He will be Arteta’s only signing this January- Official announcement from Arsenal soon.

In a significant development, it has been reported that Arsenal has been given a 100% assurance of signing a world-class goal-scorer for a mere £40 million. The clubs involved have already held discussions, and Arsenal’s bid has been promptly accepted. The player in question has reportedly requested to schedule his medical examinations after his church service later in the day. If this deal materializes, it is expected to be the only signing for Arsenal in the current January transfer window, with an official announcement from the club imminent.

According to information from Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal has conveyed its readiness to invest over €40 million to secure the services of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna during the upcoming summer transfer window. Zirkzee, who is currently in his second season with the Serie A team, has impressed with eight goals and four assists in 22 appearances under the management of Thiago Motta.

The Gunners, evidently impressed by Zirkzee’s performances, are reportedly gearing up for a potential move at the end of the season. Despite Bayern Munich holding a €40 million buy-back clause for Zirkzee, along with a significant sell-on clause, Bologna appears to have a strong negotiating position. There are indications that they may seek a fee exceeding the predetermined value.

Reports suggest that Arsenal is prepared to “guarantee” such a fee, but they might face competition from Manchester United, who are also willing to meet the demands for the promising Dutchman.

Currently, Arsenal’s striking options consist of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, with Jesus being the undisputed first-choice under manager Mikel Arteta. Nketiah, who has often started in the absence of Jesus due to injuries, may now face heightened competition for a starting role. Recent instances, such as Leandro Trossard being preferred over Nketiah to lead the line against Liverpool, indicate the need for reinforcement in the striking department.

Enter Joshua Zirkzee as a potential new signing for Arsenal. While not yet a complete player, Zirkzee has shown significant progress with Bologna, contributing to 12 goals in 22 games this season. His strengths include effective anchor and link-up play, notable pace, and the ability to dribble past opponents. Additionally, the Dutchman provides an aerial presence, a quality currently lacking in Arsenal’s forward line.

While fans might have initially anticipated the pursuit of established names like Ivan Toney or Victor Osimhen to complement Jesus, the possibility of Zirkzee as a recruit cannot be dismissed. Managerial preference and Zirkzee’s promising development with Bologna position him as a viable option for Arsenal in the upcoming transfer window. The intricacies of this potential transfer underline Arsenal’s commitment to bolstering their attacking options and securing promising talents for the future.