July 13th 2024.
It seems that Manchester United is on the verge of signing Joshua Zirkzee. The talented striker has been dropping not-so-subtle hints on his Instagram page, which have been caught by eagle-eyed fans of the club. This news comes as no surprise, as United has been actively looking for a new center-forward to support Rasmus Hojlund during this transfer window. Zirkzee, who had an impressive season with Bologna in Serie A, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists, has been at the top of United's wishlist for some time now. Additionally, he was also a part of the Netherlands squad that was eliminated from Euro 2024 by England on Wednesday night.
United faced tough competition from AC Milan for Zirkzee's signature, but it seems that the Red Devils have emerged victorious. Reports suggest that a deal, worth around £33 million, is close to being finalized for the 23-year-old. Milan had initially reached an agreement with Zirkzee, but their move fell through as they were not willing to pay an additional €15 million in commission to the player's representative, Kia Joorabchian. It is believed that Erik ten Hag, the manager of Ajax, personally spoke with Zirkzee before the player agreed on personal terms with United.
While the official announcement is yet to be made, many United supporters are convinced that Zirkzee's arrival is imminent. The striker's actions on Instagram have only added fuel to the fire, as he has liked two separate posts by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. In fact, Romano even reposted a screenshot of Zirkzee's Instagram activity, along with a shaking hands emoji, indicating that the deal is almost done. The second post that Zirkzee liked read: 'HERE WE GO! Man United agree to sign Joshua Zirkzee as first move for INEOS.'
Following the Netherlands' victory over Turkey at Euro 2024, Zirkzee was asked about his future at Bologna. However, he remained coy and did not confirm whether he will still be playing in Italy next season. When pressed further, he simply replied with a 'let's see.' This comes after Bologna's technical director, Giovanni Sartori, revealed that the club is already looking for a replacement for Zirkzee, who is likely to leave due to a release clause in his contract.
Despite all the speculation and hints, it is not yet clear whether Zirkzee will indeed be joining Manchester United. However, many fans and experts believe that it is only a matter of time before the club officially announces their new signing. For all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Manchester United, sign up for our newsletter. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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