Manchester United Pursues Joshua Zirkzee Amidst Transfer RumoursManchester United Pursues Joshua Zirkzee Amidst Transfer Rumours Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is actively seeking to acquire Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, as reported by Corriere di Bologna. The 23-year-old Dutchman has been linked with the Red Devils for several weeks, and Ten Hag is reportedly eager to bring in his compatriot. An agreement with Zirkzee’s agent has already been reached regarding commissions, and the striker is highly likely to join Old Trafford this summer. Bologna awaits Zirkzee’s final decision, with Fotis Ioannidis of Panathinaikos being a potential replacement if he departs. Zirkzee as a Competitor for Rasmus Hojlund Hojlund, acquired from Atalanta last summer, has had a solid debut season for Manchester United, scoring 16 goals. However, Ten Hag desires a young marksman to provide strong competition for Hojlund, and Zirkzee appears to fit the bill. Zirkzee’s all-round qualities as an attacker make him an ideal candidate. Last season, he scored 12 goals and provided seven assists, while also impressing with his link-up play and creating numerous scoring opportunities. The Dutchman’s pace, dribbling ability, and willingness to play deeper in attack add to his versatility. With a release clause of £34m, Manchester United is prepared to pay for Zirkzee’s services. If the striker decides to leave Bologna, a transfer could be smooth for the “powerful” star.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to bring Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee to the club in the coming days, according to Corriere di Bologna (page 10).
The 23-year-old has been consistently linked with the Red Devils in recent weeks and now it is reported that Ten Hag is pushing to bring in his Dutch compatriot.
The club have already reached an agreement with his agent over the commission and it is almost certain that the striker will make the move to Old Trafford this summer.
Bologna are waiting for the former Bayern Munich player’s final decision. If he were to move, the club is expected to recruit Fotis Ioannidis from Panathinaikos as his replacement.
Zirkzee would be a good competitor for Rasmus Hojlund
Hojlund joined the Red Devils from Atalanta last summer and enjoyed a solid debut season, scoring 16 goals. He had some good goal scoring spells for United.
The Dane is not yet a top scorer and Ten Hag would ideally like a young marksman who can provide good competition.
Zirkzee seems to be the ideal match for the manager with his all-round qualities from the role of attacker.
The Dutchman scored 12 goals and provided seven assists last season, and was also impressive with his link-up play, creating 11 big chances during the Serie A campaign.
The Bayern graduate also stood out with his quick dribbling and pace on the counter-attack. He was willing to fill a deeper attacking role if necessary.
Zirkzee currently has a release clause worth £34m that United are willing to pay, and a move could be easy for the ‘powerful’ star if he decides to leave Bologna.
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