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Rob Dawson, Correspondent
Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, a supply has advised ESPN.
United have reached a broad settlement over funds referring to Zirkzee’s representatives, which had been a stumbling block, and can now search to achieve a cope with Bologna.
Zirkzee has a launch clause of £34 million ($43.5m) in his contract which is legitimate till August, however United might look to barter a special deal.
The 23-year-old, who has additionally been topic of curiosity from AC Milan, is a part of the Netherlands squad making ready for his or her Euro 2024 semifinal towards England in Dortmund on Wednesday.
Zirkzee has emerged as United’s most well-liked striker goal after in addition they thought of each Lille‘s Jonathan David and Brentford‘s Ivan Toney.
Chelsea have additionally proven curiosity in David, who has one 12 months left on his contract at Lille and is on the market for round £25m.
Zirkzee scored 12 targets for Bologna final season as they completed fifth in Serie A, qualifying for the Champions League for the primary time within the trendy period.
A supply has advised ESPN that United stay in touch with Bayern Munich over a deal for Zirkzee’s worldwide teammate, Matthijs de Ligt.
The German facet are keen to barter the defender’s exit and worth the 24-year-old at greater than £40m. United have already seen a bid turned down for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite this summer season.
Bringing in a striker, a centre-back and a central midfielder are United’s priorities in the summertime window. Dan Ashworth has now taken management of recruitment following his arrival as sporting director final week.
Midfielder Donny van de Beek, who spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Eintracht Frankfurt, is ready to hitch Girona in a everlasting deal value round £420,000. The payment might improve relying on his success at Girona.
United signed the previous Netherlands worldwide midfielder from Ajax in a £40m deal in 2020.
United gamers who haven’t taken half in both the European Championship or the Copa América are anticipated again at Carrington for the beginning of preseason coaching on Monday.
Ten Hag has boosted his backroom workers by including to its Dutch contingent, with legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake agreeing two-year offers with the membership.