July 1st 2024.
Joshua Zirkzee, the talented striker for Bologna, is rumored to be leaving the club this summer. Bologna has confirmed that there is a high chance, about 99.9%, that he will indeed be departing. This news has caught the attention of Manchester United, who have been on the lookout for a new striker to provide competition for Rasmus Hojlund. Despite their efforts during the January transfer window, they were unable to add any new players to Erik ten Hag's squad.
Zirkzee is just one of the names on United's shortlist, along with Lille's Jonathan David, who only has one year left on his contract with the French club. However, AC Milan had initially seemed to be in the lead to sign Zirkzee, as they had reached an agreement with the player. Unfortunately, the deal hit a snag when the club refused to pay an additional €15 million in commission to the player's representative, Kia Joorabchian. This has now opened up the possibility for United to swoop in and secure the talented young striker.
It is reported that Zirkzee has a release clause of €40 million in his contract with Bologna, making him an attainable target for Manchester United. Last season, he scored an impressive 11 goals in Serie A, showcasing his potential and attracting the attention of top clubs.
Giovanni Sartori, Bologna's technical director, has already confirmed that the club has been working on finding a replacement for Zirkzee. He stated that there is a high chance of him leaving, and they have been preparing for this possibility for months. While it won't be an easy task, they already have some names and ideas in mind for a potential replacement.
Meanwhile, United is also in talks to sign Bayern Munich's center-back, Matthijs de Ligt. The Netherlands international is keen on a move to United and has reportedly even spoken directly to Ten Hag about the potential transfer. Bayern is currently holding out for a fee of €50 million for De Ligt, who only started 16 games in the Bundesliga last season.
As United continues to make moves in the transfer market, fans eagerly anticipate the potential signings and the impact they could have on the team's success. Stay tuned for more updates and news on Manchester United.
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