June 19th 2024.
Manchester United has expressed interest in signing Joshua Zirkzee, who currently plays for Bologna. However, Zirkzee's first choice is to stay in Serie A, even as Manchester United and AC Milan battle it out to secure his signature.
United is in need of a new forward after Anthony Martial's departure, and they have a shortlist of potential candidates that includes Zirkzee, Jonathan David from Lille, and Ivan Toney from Brentford, whose contract is expiring soon. Zirkzee's contract with Bologna has a release clause of €40 million, making him available for other clubs.
AC Milan is also keen on signing Zirkzee and has already made significant progress in negotiations. They have agreed to the release clause and personal terms with the striker. However, there seems to be a hurdle as AC Milan is not willing to pay an additional €15 million in commission to Zirkzee's representative, Kia Joorabchian. Despite this, AC Milan is still the frontrunner to secure Zirkzee's services, as the striker wants to continue his development in Italy and sees another year in Serie A as crucial.
Zirkzee had an impressive season with Bologna, scoring 11 goals in Serie A. Although United has shown interest in the striker, they have not yet had any discussions with Bologna regarding a potential move.
Zirkzee's holiday plans had to be altered when he received a late call-up to join the Netherlands national team for their Euro 2024 campaign. The 23-year-old was on the bench in their Group D opener against Poland, a 2-1 victory for the Netherlands.
When asked about his future in an interview last month, Zirkzee made it clear that his focus is on Bologna at the moment. He also mentioned that he will make a decision that is in the best interest of the club and his heart.
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