While on loan from Bayern Munich to Anderlecht during the 2021–2022 season, the 22-year-old played under Vincent
Kompany. In 45 games, he scored 18 goals for the Belgian team.
Zirkzee, who made 21 appearances in all competitions last season, is presently with Bologna of the Italian first division.
Additionally, he played for the Netherlands at the Under-21 level. Currently, he is competing in the European Championship
in Georgie and Romania.
The attacker responded to Het Nieuwsblad’s query regarding a prospective reunion with Kompany by asking, “Has Kompany
called yet? No, even though I keep in touch with a lot of other Burnley employees.
“Not necessarily about a transfer, but if Vinny calls, it might open a door that I would like to walk through.”
Zirkzee played against Tottenham in the Champions League and made 12 appearances for Bayern.
The highly-rated 22-year-old also had a loan spell at Parma before moving to Italy on a permanent basis.
He has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Everton, Fulham, Newcastle and West Ham all
credited with an interest at one stage.
Meanwhile, Arijanet Muric is optimistic Burnley can show what they are capable of in the top flight next season.
Muric was an important member of Kompany’s side last season as the Clarets clinched the Championship title, passing the
100-point milestone following a comfortable 3-0 victory against Cardiff on the final day.
“I’m trying to do my best to improve every day,” the towering goalkeeper told the club’s YouTube channel.
“Of course, it’s the best league and I hope we compete and do our best. I think we can do this, we’re a good team.”
There has been plenty of speculation over the goalkeeping situation at Turf Moor ahead of the upcoming season.
Anderlecht youngster Bart Verbruggen had been linked with a move to East Lancashire after impressing in the Belgian top
flight. However, the promising shot stopper now looks set to join Premier League rivals Brighton.
Manchester City’s James Trafford and Antwerp’s Jean Butez are among the other names linked with the Clarets, while Bailey
Peacock-Farrell’s future is also uncertain.
When asked how it would feel to play in the Premier League, Muric grinned: “I’ll tell you how I feel if I start!”
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