By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Bayern youngster Joshua Zirkzee heading to England?

Everton are said to be nearing a deal to sign Joshua Zirkzee on loan from Bayern München.
Bayern München youngster Joshua Zirkzee is understood to be close to a switch to Everton.

According to talkSPORT, the Premier League side are closing in on a deal to sign the striker on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy.

Zirkzee has previously admitted that he came close to joining Everton from Dutch side Feyenoord before heading to Germany in 2017.

The 19-year-old has also been linked with Eintracht Frankfurt, but 'Die Adler' opted to bring back Luka Jovic on loan from Real Madrid instead.

Zirkzee has played nine games this season, making two assists.

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