Joshua Zirkzee : "Red Devils Secure Critical Discount with Striker Hijack"

1. Striking Red Devils allure
2. Critical discount secure.

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Manchester United are on the verge of activating the release clause in the contract of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, potentially hijacking AC Milan’s move for the player. The Red Devils have identified Zirkzee, 23, as a key transfer target this summer as they look to add competition for Rasmus Hojlund up front.

While United have alternative options in mind, including Jonathan David from Lille and Lois Openda from RB Leipzig, Zirkzee remains their top priority. Renowned journalist David Ornstein recently revealed that the club’s interest in the striker is at an advanced stage, with positive talks between Zirkzee’s representatives and the club.

Zirkzee can be signed for €40m/£34m via a release clause in his contract, which becomes active on July 1. AC Milan have also shown interest in the player, with reports suggesting that they are keen to trigger the clause. However, negotiations between Milan and Zirkzee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, have hit a snag over agent fees.

Zirkzee’s agent offers discount to Manchester United

Reports indicate that Joorabchian has demanded a hefty €15m/£12.7m fee from Milan to facilitate the deal, leading to strained relations between the parties. In contrast, Zirkzee is said to be ‘flattered’ by Manchester United’s interest, prompting his agent to offer the club a discount on the fee.

While Joorabchian is willing to reduce the fee to €9.5m/£8m for United, negotiations with Milan have reached a standstill. The agent has reportedly given Milan an ultimatum to either close the deal quickly or risk losing out on the player.

Meanwhile, a recent update from The Telegraph suggests that Manchester United are planning to trigger Zirkzee’s release clause on July 1. With Milan’s move facing obstacles, United could have a clear path to securing the striker’s signature.

Overall, the competition for Zirkzee’s signature is heating up, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will succeed in landing their top transfer target ahead of the new season.