Man Utd get POSITIVE sign Zirkzee will arrive

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 4 Jul 2024 20:58 BST
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Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Manchester United have received a positive update in their quest to sign Joshua Zirkzee.

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The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the Bologna attacker for some time but they have had to contend with AC Milan also being in the mix.

But it appears that Man Utd now have a clear chance of signing the youngster.

Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio has stated that the Serie A giants are now looking to sign former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.

He tweeted: "The Rossoneri try for Morata. The Spaniard has a clause of 13 million euros and is a concrete target."

Obviously, this means that Man Utd now have a clear shot at bringing Zirkzee to Old Trafford.

Zirkzee wanted Milan

The Rossoneri have been linked with Zirkzee for several weeks and it was even reported that personal terms were agreed. The trouble was the hefty commission fees that the player's agent, Kia Joorabchian, had been demanding.

Indeed, it was thought that a deal was all but sealed but the representative's demands led to an impasse, according to reports.

But this has attracted the attention of Man Utd, who have fully entered the race for the former Bayern man. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils are prepared to pay Zirkzee's release clause, his wages and Joorabchian's commission.

.@acmilan, i rossoneri ci provano per #Morata. Lo spagnolo ha una clausola di 13 milioni di euro ed è un obiettivo concreto
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) July 4, 2024

However, Man Utd's recruitment department is still internally discussing whether the 23-year-old is the striker they want to bring in this summer, with sporting director Dan Ashworth being announced last week following a lengthy period of gardening leave from Newcastle, with the two clubs haggling over the compensation.

© IMAGO - Morata has been with Spain in the Euros

Intriguingly, both Sky Germany and Calciomercato report that Zirkzee would still prefer to remain in Italy and sign for Milan even though he had positive talks with Man Utd. They report that if given the choice, he would pick the Rossoneri over the Red Devils for this summer window, but ultimately would be happy with either club.

But now Milan - who have refused to agree to his agent's demands - are looking at Morata of Atletico Madrid. The 31-year-old also has several proposals on the table from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, reports suggest.

It wouldn't be Morata's first period in Italy. He had a tepid period with Juventus from 2014 to 2016. For the Old Lady, he played in 63 Serie A games and scored 15 goals.