July 9th 2024.
It seems like Manchester United is on the verge of signing a new striker, Joshua Zirkzee, in addition to other potential targets like Ivan Toney and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The team's manager, Erik ten Hag, is eager to add more firepower to their attack to support Rasmus Hojlund. Negotiations with Zirkzee and his representatives have already taken place, and now the club is deciding whether to trigger his £33million release clause or negotiate for a slightly higher fee.
Zirkzee may not be known as a prolific goal scorer, as he only scored 12 times last season while playing both as a striker and a wide forward. This is similar to Anthony Martial, who recently left the team. With the team struggling in the attacking department last season and finishing with the fewest goals among the top 10 teams in the Premier League, United is still open to bringing in a traditional number 9 if they have the financial means to do so.
According to The Athletic, United is considering two proven Premier League stars, Calvert-Lewin and Toney, as potential signings. Both have entered the final year of their contracts with their respective clubs, Brentford and Everton, and are looking for a new challenge. While a major sale may need to take place first, United is hopeful that a deal can be reached in the next few weeks.
Toney, who is currently with the England squad at Euro 2024, is valued at £60m by Brentford, but there is a chance that a fee closer to £40m could be agreed upon. On the other hand, Everton is open to selling Calvert-Lewin, and a deal of around £30m is considered possible by United. Despite some injury setbacks, Calvert-Lewin started in 26 of Everton's 38 league matches last season and scored eight goals, making him a promising target for United.
In addition to their pursuit of Zirkzee, Toney, and Calvert-Lewin, United is also in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich and has made an improved offer for Jarrad Branthwaite. There are also reports that they are confident in securing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. However, to fund any further transfers, major sales would have to take place, with Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood being potential candidates. Juventus is interested in signing Sancho, while Marseille is in advanced talks to bring Greenwood to Ligue 1.
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