‘Derby for another star’ – the situation as Milan and Inter battle for Zirkzee

Inter and Milan are set to find themselves battling for the signature of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee over the course of the summer transfer window.

According to the morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (as seen below), there will be a ‘derby for another star’ in the shape of a talented Dutch forward.

It is fair to say that Inter are the more confident side in every way right now given they just sealed the Serie A title against Milan at San Siro, which sealed a second star that Milan are yet to achieve themselves.

Milan could have the upper hand when it comes to Zirkzee though, given Olivier Giroud will be leaving and there is a clear starting spot in the team. With Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, the same cannot be said for Inter.

Bologna want around €60m for Zirkzee but the fact that Alexis Saelemaekers is currently playing well on loan at the Rossblu should work in Milan’s favour, as he can become a part of the negotiation.

Saelemaekers is valued at around €10m which helps to make things easier for Milan, and there is a contract ready for Zirkzee that would see him earn €4m per season.