Manchester United is very interested in signing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to some reports. The Red Devils have also made contact with the player’s agent.
United is very eager to sign a new striker this season because of the last season where strikers failed to deliver for United, so they want another striker to release the pressure from Rasmus Højlund so that both strikers can perform well.
There is news that claims Manchester United is ready to trigger the 34 million release clause to land the striker into the club this summer.
Not only that, United have also agreed on the brokerage fee with the player’s agent, Kia Joorabchian. Everything has been done by Manchester United, and all the things have been discussed by Bologna too. Now everything depends on the player’s decision, whether he wants to join United or not. The player will take a decision after the Euros, where he is currently playing for the Netherlands.
Manchester United are not the only one who wants to sign the striker
Other than Manchester United, AC Milan is another club that is very interested in signing the Dutchman, and they are confident that the player will choose them over United.
The striker has experience playing in Serie A, which could help AC Milan as they are in the same league and will get a player who already knows the league.
Joshua Zirkzee, described as one of the most powerful strikers currently in football by Bayern II manager Holger Seitz, scored 12 goals and seven assists in 37 matches for Bologna last season.
AC Milan are confident that the player will choose them, but Manchester United have the upper hand as they have already made a deal with the player’s agent and only the player left to give the club the green light for the transfer.
Both Manchester United and AC Milan are at war. Both of them are ready to pay the striker’s buyout clause. The main problem is the player’s agent and the player himself. United have made a deal with the player’s agent, which gives them an upper hand.
Zirkzee’s agent does not want the player to join AC Milan
The player’s agent has offered a discount on his payment to Manchester United. The same offer has not been given to Milan, which is good for them in order to sign the player. The reason being terrible relations between the club and the agent.
Milan has to pay a higher commission than United, and the higher fee means it will affect their budget. On the other side, the agent taking less from United has increased their transfer budget. This means they have the luxury of offering a higher salary to the player. This could help them seal the deal.
Zirkzee is currently with his national team at Euro 2024. If the player gives the green light to joining Manchester United, the Red Devils are ready to conduct the medical exam. It would be done in Germany only, which is helpful for the player. But they cannot pay the release clause for the player until July 1.
Before signing any new players, Manchester United needs to balance their books with the sale of those players before the end of this month. The board does not want to add anymore losses to their account. If they add more losses, then the financial structure of the club will fall apart.
Zirkzee is a quality player and a great signing to replace Rasmus Hojlund in the same position.
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