Arsenal are plotting a move for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to reports.

Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his attack amid Arsenal’s stuttering form.

Joshua Zirkzee, who is valued at £50 million, is a target for Arsenal.

The Gunners have only scored five goals and won one of the last seven games.

Arsenal is willing to conduct business this month, but after spending £200 million last summer, they may need to exercise caution with their money.

The Telegraph claims Bologna values Zirkzee at £50 million, making a deal for the striker difficult.

Zirkzee is a “unique” talent, according to Bologna sports director Marco Di Vaio, who stated as much last month. The Dutchman will not be traded this winter.

In his 22 games this season, Zirkzee has eight goals and four assists.

However, Arsenal will need to look for other targets if they are unable to come to an agreement with Bologna.

Borja Mayoral, a forward for Getafe who has shown promise in La Liga this year, is another player of note.

Last month, Mayoral was also mentioned as a possible Ivan Toney replacement for Brentford, with Fulham also being linked.

The forward has impressed in Serie A this season

But SunSport understands that it is the Gunners who have tabled a bid worth £22million for Mayoral.

Getafe have knocked back their initial offer as they hold out for closer to £39m for their star striker.

Arsenal vs Man Utd compete for Wolves’ £60M ‘Henry 2.0’

Man Utd and Arsenal are set to battle it out for Wolves star Pedro Neto, according to reports.

And the Portuguese ace won’t come cheap, with Wolves to demand a huge fee.

Pedro Neto is attracting plenty of transfer interest

Rated as one of the fastest players in the division,Neto, 23, is at the top of the Premier League’s assist charts this season having laid on seven goals in just ten appearances.

According to TeamTalk, Man Utd and Arsenal are both keen on securing his signature – with the latter currently leading the race.

They add that Wolves are set to demand at least £60million for the winger.

Neto, who is under contract at Molineux until 2027, has also attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

But he is believed to prefer to stay in Europe.

Arsenal are keen to sign proper cover for Bukayo Saka.

The Gunners have reportedly made contact with Neto’s agent Jorge Mendes regarding a potential move.

Man Utd, meanwhile, could enter the January market.

Pedro Neto has impressed for Wolves this season

Erik ten Hag is set to be handed a transfer war chest by incoming new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Neto has missed Wolves’ last two Prem matches with a hamstring injury.

He has made 121 appearances in total for the Molineux men, scoring 12 goals and laying on 20 assists.