Bayern Munich are now favourites to beat Arsenal and sign £34m striker this summer

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Arsenal have seemingly got work to do if they hope to sign Joshua Zirkzee, with Bayern Munich named as the clear favourites to sign the forward in the summer.

Joshua Zirkzee is attracting interest from a host of top of European sides, having scored eight goals in 20 Serie A games for Bologna so far this season.

Arsenal have apparently spoken about making a move for Zirkzee. But they are definitely not alone in their admiration of the youngster.

Bayern Munich now clear favourites to sign Arsenal target Joshua Zirkzee

Tottenham want Zirkzee, while Unai Emery and Aston Villa are also admirers of the former Netherlands under-21 international.

But according to TuttoJuve, the Bundesliga is looking like his most likely destination in the summer right now.

Bayern Munich are named as the clear favourites to sign Zirkzee. Thomas Tuchel’s men are able to buy the starlet back for £34 million. Meanwhile, the report adds that the Bavarian giants have the option to match any bid which comes in for the 22-year-old.

That reportedly puts them ahead of the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus and AC Milan in the race for Zirkzee.

Potential blow for the Gunners ahead of the summer

Zirkzee was unable to establish himself in the Bayern side during his time in Germany. He left having made just 17 appearances in all competitions. So he may relish the chance to return and have another crack at making the grade.

That could definitely be a big blow for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side surely need another goalscorer in the summer, with Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus struggling to silence their doubters this season.

Zirkzee is still finding his feet in the game. So it would be slightly risky for Arsenal to make him the striker they sign this summer.

However, the list of admirers says a lot about his potential. So if they can manage to poach him from Bayern’s grasp, it could prove to be a real coup for Arteta.