Manchester United are exploring a transfer for Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee.
The Bologna striker is currently at Euro 2024 with his international side but is subject to interest from the Red Devils and a number of European teams. United's interest is 'advanced' according to multiple sources and the club are talking to the player's representatives.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's team have yet to approach the Champions League qualifiers to discuss a move. Zirkzee has a £34million release clause in his deal, which runs until 2026, with the Serie A side, who recently lost head coach Thiago Motta to Juventus.
The Dutch ace enjoyed a breakout season in Italy as he scored 12 times in his second season with Bologna. Zirkzee had previously featured for Bayern Munich's first team as a teenager having moved to the Bundesliga side's youth team from Feyenoord. Loans to Parma and Anderlecht followed, and Zirkzee netted 18 times during his term in Belgium.
The 23-year-old has already drawn interest from AC Milan, Arsenal and Juve.
But United are said to 'threaten' the European giants' chances of a deal, with Milan attempting to haggle over the £12.7m commission demanded by agent Kia Joorabchian. The Rossoneri have been unable to come up with a resolution despite days of negotiations.
United would have few issues with paying the commission required to land Zirkzee and Joorabchian - who infamously dealt with United to take Carlos Tevez to Old Trafford - feels he deserves significant compensation having negotiated the star's release clause, thus allowing for a cut-price deal.
Zirkzee's preferred destination is understood to be Milan however, with Zirkzee idolising Zlatan Ibrahimovic - now part of the club's hierarchy. The Italian side have previously been reluctant to pay hefty fees to agents however.
Meanwhile, former Netherlands boss Frank de Boer has already told Zirkzee he should pen a deal with Arsenal instead.
"I have great respect for Arsenal, they have patience, for example they had it with [Mikel] Arteta who didn’t start well," ex-Inter Milan boss De Boer told Calciomercato "In some clubs, if it happens like this you are already out. And he has played very well in the last two years, Inter also play well.
"If I have to say someone I prefer Arsenal because they have the patience to wait for him and give him confidence."
RedPos
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Buy zirkzee and arda guler
Amanda-
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You don't have sense
Yeah I know that you don’t have sense. You don’t have to tell me again
Amanda-
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just like how your parents never had a future
😂😂😂i know a lowlife loser like you . Thanks 🙏 for telling us that your parents have no future . Bro 😎 there is nothing I can do to help you fix your problems. 😀😀😀😀
Dante101
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me zirkzee for my career Ac milan zlatan personal trainer.
moneklsy
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He’s not going to UTD . A useless team that doesn’t have a future.
just like how your parents never had a future
vuaabdipu
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Zirkzee a special talent indeed
AFer19185813
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He’s not going to UTD . A useless team that doesn’t have a future.
He going to fvck you in az
Pombdimort
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Thank God zirkzee know who Milan is
Zizbirsuy
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u are very very useless
dannie17
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He’s not going to UTD . A useless team that doesn’t have a future.
You don't have sense
rupdemopru
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ETH want this striker who scored 11 goal in the whole season because he's a Dutch
How many your martial and Rashford scored last season?
GaddafiJamal
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16 goals (10 EPL, 5 UCL, 1 FA Cup)... What do you want to say? 💩🤡
Dude, That’s Out Of 43 Games 🤧.. Zirkzee Had 12 Goals Out Of 37 Games, 4 Goals Difference But 6 Games Difference.. Are They Not In The Same Class🤡😂😂💔🤦♂️
Bouaeiosuy
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How Many Goals Did Rasmus Score?🤡😂😂💔🤦♂️
16 goals (10 EPL, 5 UCL, 1 FA Cup)... What do you want to say? 💩🤡
AumyWahid7
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zirkzee controls the ball in mid and play as ST. he's a hotcake for any good club under good coach. 7 hag will fail to nurture this kind of talent
GaddafiJamal
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Better striker than the 11 goal striker, they are a lot out there
How Many Goals Did Rasmus Score?🤡😂😂💔🤦♂️
GaddafiJamal
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Anyway he's not a world class player though he scored "just" 12 goals last season
& Ramus Had Just 16 Goals With 6 More Games Than Him (Zirkzee), Yet Same Goal Contribution (18) Which Is Second Best In The Whole United Squad, Bruno Being First With 28.. Rest🤡😂😂💔🤦♂️
Bouaeiosuy
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very funny 🤣 what do you expect him to sign
Better striker than the 11 goal striker, they are a lot out there
Tadabdelrz
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He’s not going to UTD . A useless team that doesn’t have a future.
stupid people
Victorkalu
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ETH want this striker who scored 11 goal in the whole season because he's a Dutch
very funny 🤣 what do you expect him to sign
MukisaGerald
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Anyway he's not a world class player though he scored "just" 12 goals last season
MukisaGerald
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he will not have game time at Arsenal trust me
Niucikmpru
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Zirkee should play in CL
Cabbelmost
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UNITED can do better without him!!!
Amanda-
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He’s not going to UTD . A useless team that doesn’t have a future.
Bouaeiosuy
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ETH want this striker who scored 11 goal in the whole season because he's a Dutch
Heikal_Mahsir
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sign him.
sirbodmas
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Frank d B advise to Zirkzee, "If I have to say someone I prefer Arsenal because they have the patience to wait for him and give him confidence." Hope he listens and take a good decision.
Harnandez080
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Let him go good luck