In response to revered journalist Ben Jacobs, Manchester United are the one Premier League membership to start formal talks to signal Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
The Purple Devils have been linked with a number of centre-forwards within the present switch window. Ajax striker Brian Brobbey is identified to be a summer time goal, and the membership are additionally thinking about touchdown Zirkzee.
Talking to Caught Offside, Jacobs has revealed that Man United are the one English staff, who’ve made formal contact with Bologna. Ajax retain an curiosity however will battle to fulfill the asking value.
He stated: “Manchester United are the one Premier League membership so far to start any formative talks. Ajax, who thought-about Zirkzee final summer time, additionally retain an curiosity however will battle to fulfill the asking value. They was by no means full consensus throughout the membership to maneuver for Zirkzee final 12 months however his kind now has led to some firmer help throughout the membership.”
Good expertise
Zirkzee had a below-par debut season with the Serie A outfit, however he has discovered kind and confidence this marketing campaign. The 22-year-old has scored 8 targets and offered 4 assists from 22 appearances. He has but to change into a prolific goalscorer and has the potential to change into one with the fitting steering.
United signed one other rising expertise in Rasmus Hojlund final summer time and appear to think about Zirkzee as a possible competitor to the Dane subsequent season. The previous Bayern Munich ace has impressed together with his hold-up and link-up play, however he additionally possesses good tempo and dribbling abilities within the closing third.
He has room for enchancment together with his ending, however supervisor Erik ten Hag might really feel he may develop him into an entire participant whereas competing for locations with Hojlund. Bologna are on the lookout for £43 million to sanction his sale in the summertime. Bayern have the choice to re-sign him for £35m, however that’s unlikely with the presence of Harry Kane and Mathys Tel of their ranks.
