Arsenal are said to be very serious about acquiring Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.

The forward has a £34.3 million release clause in his contract, which is very specific.

Only Bayern Munich can trigger that clause, as they sold him to Bologna in 2022.

Other teams will have to negotiate, which means Arsenal would have to pay a hefty fee.

"It's only valid for Bayern Munich," sporting director Marco Di Vaio told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"We haven't received any call for Zirkzee. And in any case, we wouldn't answer. Joshua doesn't look like anyone: a unique piece."