Man Utd have been given the green light by Joshua Zirkzee as they work on a deal to bring the Bologna striker to Old Trafford, according to reports.
The Red Devils are desperate to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window as they look to take the goalscoring burden away from Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford next season.
Hojlund who joined last summer for a reported £72m from Atalanta and Rashford scored a combined 17 Premier League goals last term as Man Utd struggled to hit the back of the net in the league.
And have reportedly made Zirkzee their with the Red Devils ready to activate his €40m (£34m) release clause in his contract at Bologna.
The Dutchman contributed 11 goals and four assists in 34 Serie A appearances and his good form last season has seen the 23-year-old attract attention from all over Europe.
But it is now understood that Man Utd have jumped to the top of the queue to sign Zirkzee with the Premier League side striking an agreement with his agent and player.
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The latest developments in the story indicate a farewell that is now certain, with the striker ready to join Manchester United , who have apparently reached an agreement with the boy s agent regarding the commissions and convinced the 23-year-old about his role in the technical project.
It was even Erik Ten Hag, coach of the Red Devils, who contacted Zirkzee directly to overcome his resistance to the transfer to a team that already has a very respectable attack.
that the player has agreed personal terms with Man Utd but also bring news of Arsenal s interest in the Dutchman.
Arsenal also continue to be linked with the striker and it’s believed that Milan will make another move in due course – though the Rossoneri are now talking to other strikers as they’re aware that United are leading the race for Zirkzee.
Interestingly, CaughtOffside sources also note that the striker will rebuff any offer that may arrive from the Gunners as he has prioritised a transfer to the Old Trafford outfit.
