According to sources, Manchester United is moving quickly to recruit Joshua Zirkzee, a striker for Bologna, this summer. For £34 million, United could acquire the 23-year-old, and it would be foolish to pass on this opportunity. This summer, the player wishes to move out of Bologna.
The 23-year-old made 37 appearances for the Italian team in 2023–24, scoring 12 goals and dishing out seven assists, indicating that he might be a valuable addition to United. The primary query would be if he would like to be Rasmus Hojlund’s second fiddle.
A decent young striker, the 23-year-old has a little bit more experience than Hojlund, who led United in scoring the previous campaign. The fight for the forward positions would intensify as both strikers would vie to be the first to start games; however, the formation might also alter.
According to the source, United’s interest in the striker is advanced, which is encouraging given that the team is trying to sign players earlier in the summer so they can play in the preseason campaign with five games scheduled.
The Dutchman is reportedly being courted by Arsenal and AC Milan, but United has a fantastic chance to capture him this summer. The 23-year-old will obviously be convinced to sign by Arsenal because they will play in the UEFA Champions League while United will compete in the UEFA Europa League.
But, if it really comes down to it, he should consider the fact that United hasn’t given up on anything like Arsenal has over the last few seasons. Bologna would prefer to retain the player this summer under contract, which extends until the summer of 2026.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, United is reportedly in talks with Zirkzee’s group and is thinking of making an offer for the 23-year-old. The player’s late call-up to the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 is evidence of his ability and possession of the necessary skills.
The Dutchman might face competition from other teams, so United needs to resolve this. However, nothing will happen until the international transfer window begins on July 1st, with the Euro 2024 final scheduled for July 14th. It might be fascinating to see how this plays out.