Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly back in the race for Joshua Zirkzee as his move to AC Milan might fall apart due to his agent's demands.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Dutch striker's anticipated move to AC Milan is in jeopardy due to significant demands from his agent, Kia Joorabchian. This development opens the door for Premier League clubs to swoop in and secure the talented forward.

The report mentions that Joorabchian is asking for a staggering €15 million in commissions from Zirkzee's next move. This amount is considered excessive by Milan, particularly since it represents more than a third of Zirkzee's €40 million release clause. The Rossoneri, despite having no budget constraints and a positive balance sheet, find the demand unreasonable on principle rather than affordability.

However, the relationship between Milan and Joorabchian is not entirely severed, but the negotiations are on hold. Milan expect the agent to lower his demands and reinitiate talks as the Serie A giants remain resolute that they will not make any further calls to resume negotiations. The deadlock at Milan has not gone unnoticed by other top clubs. Arsenal and Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation, ready to capitalize on the impasse. Both Premier League giants have been linked with Zirkzee in the past and see this as an opportunity to strengthen their squads with a promising young striker.