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EPL: Man United near deal for Bologna’s Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee

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Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, a source has told ESPN.

United have reached a broad agreement over payments relating to Zirkzee’s representatives, which had been a stumbling block, and will now seek to reach a deal with Bologna.

Zirkzee has a release clause of £34 million ($43.5m) in his contract which is valid until August, but United may look to negotiate a different deal.

The 23-year-old, who has also been subject of interest from AC Milan, is part of the Netherlands squad preparing for their Euro 2024 semifinal against England in Dortmund on Wednesday.

Zirkzee has emerged as United’s preferred striker target after they also considered both Lille’s Jonathan David and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

Joshua Zirkzee of Holland Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

Chelsea have also shown interest in David, who has one year left on his contract at Lille and is available for around £25m.

Joshua Zirkzee of Holland Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

Zirkzee scored 12 goals for Bologna last season as they finished fifth in Serie A, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the modern era.

A source has told ESPN that United remain in contact with Bayern Munich over a deal for Zirkzee’s international teammate, Matthijs de Ligt.

Matthijs de Ligt Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

The German side are willing to negotiate the defender’s exit and value the 24-year-old at more than £40m. United have already seen a bid turned down for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

Bringing in a striker, a centre-back and a central midfielder are United’s priorities in the summer window. Dan Ashworth has now taken control of recruitment following his arrival as sporting director last week.

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