According to an Italian media TuttoJuve, manchester united are willing to invest £43m to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils currently have a quality young forward Rasmus Hojlund in their ranks, but they may need a solid backup in the squad and Anthony Martial is announced to be leaving on a free transfer. TuttoJuve They claim Man United remain interested in Zirkzee and are willing to invest £43m to bring him to Old Trafford.
The source adds that Zirkzee has a similar playing style to Hojlund and could form a good partnership or be used as a great rotation option by United. While the Dutchman is not at the top of the club's wish list this summer, he is considered an important alternative if his priority objectives are unattainable in the transfer market.
Quality forward
Hojlund off to dismal start first division season with United and couldn't find the back of the net for 4 months. He finally broke his drought in his fifteenth league match against Aston Villa. Since then, the Dane has scored in each of the next five league games. In total, he has 13 goals in all competitions with the Red Devils.
Despite his impressive form, the coach Erik ten Hag He appears to be eyeing another quality centre-forward in the team. Martial looks set to leave the Mancunian giants when his contract expires on June 30. Zirkzee could be signed as his successor.
The Dutchman has similar skills to Hojlund. He has impressed with his anchor play and the distribution of him along with the goals and assists of him. The former Bayern man is probably better at creating chances than Hojlund with his ability to take on deeper attacking roles.
Price should not be an issue for United, but there will be plenty of competition for his services. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are among the English clubs that could compete for Zirkzee, who has 10 goals and 6 assists for Bologna this season.
