Joshua Zirkzee discusses personal terms with Man Utd

Carlo Garganese

26 Jun 2024 11:30 BST
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Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Manchester United are discussing personal terms with the entourage of Joshua Zirkzee.

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That is according to Calciomercato, who report that United have accelerated their move for the Bologna striker.

The report states that Zirkzee’s agent Kia Joorabchian has been in close contact with United in recent days.

United have begun discussions over personal terms for Zirkzee, hoping to reach an agreement.

Once they have they will open talks with Bologna, with Calciomercato reporting that United have yet to table an official offer for the player.

It has been reported elsewhere that Zirkzee would only join Man Utd this summer if a transfer to AC Milan definitely falls through.

Zirkzee’s priority remains to join the Rossoneri this summer and it is believed that the Dutchman would only consider signing for the Red Devils if a deal with Milan became impossible.

STATS

Joshua Zirkzee

F (CRL)

Bologna

Joshua Zirkzee

F (CRL)

Bologna

37

Games
12

Goals
7

Assists

Zirkzee has agreed personal terms with Milan, with the Rossoneri agreeing to pay the €40 million release clause in his contract.

However, the transfer has been held up by the commission being demanded by Zirkzee’s agent Joorabchian.

Joorabchian is demanding €15m in order to complete Zirkzee’s transfer to Milan.

Out of principle, Milan are refusing to pay such a high amount and have been trying to get that price down.

So far they have been unsuccessful, which has allowed other clubs such as Man Utd to enter the race for Zirkzee.

Now United have intensified their push for Zirkzee, who has yet to play a single minute at Euro 2024 for the Netherlands.

Zirkzee in 2023-24

Zirkzee led Bologna to a shock qualification into next season’s Champions League.

Likened to Sweden legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, he delivered 12 goals and seven assists in all competitions as Bologna finished fifth in Serie A.

He was the key man for a Bologna team who performed well above their weight under Thiago Motta to qualify for the Champions League.

Standing at 6ft 4in, Zirkzee is a giant of a striker who is expert at holding up the ball and bringing others into play.

He is strong at protecting the ball with his back to play, but he is also excellent technically, boasting quick feet and able to move out of tight spaces.