Transfer Window: Manchester United Close to Signing Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester United is close to signing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
According to sources close to ESPN, the English club has generally agreed on payment terms with Zirkzee’s representatives, with only the final deal with Bologna remaining.
Zirkzee’s contract includes a £34 million ($43.5 million) release clause, valid until August.
However, United might try to negotiate a different deal.
The 23-year-old Dutch forward, also wanted by AC Milan, is currently with the Netherlands squad preparing for their Euro 2024 semifinal against England in Dortmund on Wednesday.
United chose Zirkzee as their top striker target after considering Lille’s Jonathan David and Brentford’s Ivan Toney. Chelsea is also interested in David, who has one year left on his Lille contract and is available for around £25 million.
Zirkzee had a great season with Bologna, scoring 12 goals and helping the team finish fifth in Serie A, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the modern era.
