Joshua Zirkzee: Manchester United reach broad agreement with Bologna striker amid increased optimism over deal | Transfer Centre News

There may be elevated optimism from all events {that a} deal may be finalised for Joshua Zirkzee’s transfer from Bologna to Manchester United.

In depth talks have taken place with Zirkzee’s representatives and there’s a broad settlement on phrases with the participant.

As was reported by Sky Sports activities, United have made it clear they may meet the 23-year-old’s £34m launch clause.

Discussions are ongoing internally over whether or not United can pay the clause in full or negotiate a construction with Bologna.

Zirkzee is with the Netherlands squad at Euro 2024 and made his first look of the match in Saturday evening’s quarter-final win over Turkey, approaching as a late substitute.

Arsenal and AC Milan are additionally serious about Zirkzee, who has two years left on his contract with Bologna.

Juventus are one other membership eager on Zirkzee however are at the moment engaged on different targets, and they might must promote a striker to convey one in.

Why is Zirkzee in demand?

Zirkzee graduated by means of Bayern Munich’s system and had spells with Parma and Anderlecht earlier than becoming a member of Bologna in the summertime of 2022.

The ahead obtained restricted recreation time in his first marketing campaign in Serie A, scoring solely two league targets from 808 minutes.

Final season he scored 11 league targets and the shot map under suggests he’s most deadly from the left-of-centre area.

The warmth map under additionally exhibits how the ahead sometimes performs deeper than a traditional striker.

He additionally ranks among the many prime 5 gamers in Serie A for creating huge probabilities, making an attempt dribbles and regaining possession within the remaining third.

Certainly, the radar graphic under reveals he ranks among the many prime 5 per cent throughout Europe in these three metrics.

When does the summer time switch window shut?

The 2024 summer time switch window within the Premier League will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at midnight in Scotland.

The Premier League has introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The cut-off dates had been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.