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United are one step away from Zirkzee deal

After multiple speculations, Manchester United are finally close to signing former Bayern Munich player Joshua Zirkzee.

United are buying the Dutch Ronaldinho.

This season, Italian club Bologna has made history because they have secured the spot to play European football. Ronald Koeman has utilized him from the bench. In the quarterfinal, Zirkzee came on the pitch after the Dutch went one goal up. In this season, he has helped Bologna win multiple matches. In those matches, he provided multiple assists and goals. He had a major impact on the team. He has been a revelation under Thiago Motta. He has certainly attracted a lot of interest across Europe, which includes teams like AC Milan and Manchester United. So, it was difficult to sign Zirkzee.

Details of the deal

It is being said that Zirkzee has agreed to personal terms with Manchester United. But there was a final obstacle. That was the payment structure of the release clause. Multiple reports suggest that Manchester United wants to pay the release clause via installments, but Bologna wants a lump sum at a single time. According to the United In Focus, the renowned reporter Gianluca Di Marzio is saying that United have agreed to pay the entire release clause at a time. They were suggesting the installment method because there was an issue with the cash influx at the club. Jim Ratcliff and his INEOS group want to build a squad that can bring back United’s glory. So, they have figured out that Joshua Zirkzee is a player who can revolutionize their attack. Fans are also extremely excited about the player.

Why do United want Zirkzee?

Last season, Manchester United signed attackers like Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount. The latter had a bad season for the Red Devils. So, Erik Ten Hag is looking for more attacking reinforcements. This reason has convinced United to go for Joshua Zirkzee. Currently, he is one of the most proficient attackers in Serie A. At this moment, Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future at Old Trafford. It is not clear whether the United hierarchy will extend his contract or not. New Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth will negotiate with the England international. On top of that, their skipper, Bruno Fernandes, is linked with Saudi clubs like Al Nasser. So, someone has to step up and take on their roles. Young players like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo are the potential successors to their roles. If Manchester United can pull off the signing of Zirkzee, he will certainly take up the goal-scoring responsibility along with Mainoo and Garnacho.

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