The Dutch forward has long been the subject of rumors that Arsenal will make a bid for him soon in their search for a lethal striker. Joshua Zirkzee’s background at Bayern was not ideal, despite some standout moments, and he eventually left for Bologna after loan spells with Parma and Anderlecht. His start in Italy was slow, and he struggled to adapt to the demands of Bologna’s manager Thiago Motta.

Zirkzee himself addressed the speculation about his future at the club and emphasized the importance of working hard every day. He expressed a preference for making Bologna great over moving to a big club soon. Some may argue that Zirkzee is still a work in progress and not the type of player Arsenal should invest in, but Arteta is known for his interest in young talent and could see Zirkzee as a player to develop into a lethal striker in the future.