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title: "Fulham: Cottagers in negotiations to sign Joshua Zirkzee"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Fulham News"
published: "2022-08-11T18:10:07Z"
modified: "2022-08-11T18:10:07Z"
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# Fulham: Cottagers in negotiations to sign Joshua Zirkzee

**According to SportBILD journalist [Christian Falk](https://twitter.com/cfbayern), [Fulham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/fulham-fc-news/) are in negotiations to sign Bayern Munich forward Joshua Zirkzee this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Bayern exit expected

The 21-year-old has returned to the German giants following a successful [loan](https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2021/08/joshua-zirkzee-loaned-to-anderlecht) at Anderlecht, but is expected to depart the Allianz in the weeks ahead due to entering the final [12 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-bayern-munchen/berateruebersicht/verein/27) of his deal.

His impressive displays under Felice Mazzu don’t seem to have left him short of potential suitors, and there appears to be plenty of interest being ignited in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), particularly from Craven Cottage.

### The Latest: Fulham in talks for Zirkzee

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1557403040952500224?s=21&t=kcR9jy7qQ_giePGHT_9ZnQ), Falk confirmed that Fulham are in contact with Bayern regarding a move for Zirkzee. He wrote:

“TRUE✅ The Management of Joshua Zirkzee @FCBayern negotiate with @FulhamFC, also FC Southampton & FC Bournemouth are interested.”

### The Verdict: Competition for Mitrovic

Marco Silva will be keen to add to his attacking ranks and provide competition for Aleksandar Mitrovic to ensure that his side maintain their top-flight status, and Zirkzee would be a fantastic signing for the Cottagers.

The Dutchman, [hailed](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/who-is-joshua-zirkzee-bayern-munich-s-latest-teenage-star-8817) for his ‘remarkable’ development by former Bayern manager Hansi Flick, was directly involved in 23 goal contributions in just 32 Jupiler Pro League appearances for Anderlecht last season, via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joshua-zirkzee/leistungsdaten/spieler/435648/plus/0?saison=2021).

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Standing at 6 foot 3, Zirkzee could add a huge physical threat in the box for Fulham, and after their exciting performance in the 2-2 draw against Liverpool last weekend, there’s no reason why he wouldn’t be encouraged and want to make the switch.