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Everton fans react on Twitter to Joshua Zirkzee transfer speculation

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Everton may have secured the signing of Dutch wonderkind Joshua Zirkzee.

According to reports from The Daily Mail, Everton are confident of signing young Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee.

Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United have shown an interest in the 16-year-old, but the Toffees are reportedly in pole position to sign the Feyenoord youngster.

In fact, Everton might have secured his signing at the time of writing, although the club haven’t officially made any announcement.

Everton manager Ronald KoemanEverton manager Ronald Koeman

Everton’s Under-19s are currently playing in the Generali Cup against FC Academy Pandev, and it appears that Zirkzee is playing for the Toffees, according to the Liverpool Echo.

Here’s the confirmation that he is playing for Everton:

Zirkzee joined Feyenoord a year ago from ADO Den Haag, and scored an incredible 33 goals in 27 games last season.

Ronald Koeman has made some exciting and big money signings this summer already, but fans are happy (judging by the reaction on Twitter) to see the club is working on long term projects as well.

Everton fans are excited by the youngster’s potential, but most importantly they are happy that the club has been proactive in signing top young talents from across the world.

Here are some of the tweets: