Man United edging closer to first summer signing after talks over a deal today

Man United edging closer to first summer signing after talks over a deal today

According to Football Insider, Manchester United will be involved in talks today with Serie A club Bologna to sign their striker Joshua Zirkzee.

This summer, the Serie A club has been connected to the Dutch attacker, and Man United has emerged as a serious candidate to recruit the former Bayern Munich player.

With Anthony Martial leaving the team, the Red Devils are in the market for a new striker, and Zirkzee is one of their top targets.

The 23-year-old scored 11 goals in 34 Serie A games during the 2023–24 season, which helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League.

The focus has shifted to transfer business this summer as the Red Devils are eager to acquire an attacker, midfielder, and defense after opting to retain manager Erik ten Hag at the club.

Joshua Zirkzee Bologna Man United Premier League
Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee could be heading to Man United.

The report mentions that Man United have been involved in talks with the representatives of the player and they are about to make a decision on whether to activate his £33.8million release clause or not.

Man United hold genuine interest in signing Zirkzee
Zirkzee has two more years remaining on his contract at the Serie A club but he could be looking to move on from Italian football if presented an attractive offer.

Man United are ready to give him that opportunity and the talks between the two parties today will determine the future course of the transfer.

United will go through a major overhaul of the squad this summer and significant changes can be expected at Old Trafford in the next couple of months