Manchester United receive a major transfer boost and the club boss admits the aim is for 99 per cent to leave

By premiernews On Jul 1, 2024

Manchester United have received a major boost in their pursuit of Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee this summer.

United are keen to bolster their attacking force this summer after a disappointing season in front of goal.

United have been linked with Zirkzee, who enjoyed an excellent campaign with Bologna this summer.Credit: Getty

Anthony Martial's departure It has also left the Red Devils even lighter in attack and talkSPORT understands Bologna ace Zirkzee is among the targets being considered.

There is a release clause in the Dutchman's contract and Bologna director Giovanni Sartori has admitted: “Joshua Zirkzee has a release clause in his contract and I think there is a 99 per cent chance he will leave the club.”

That clause came into effect on July 1 and is worth just under £34m (€40m).

This comes after an impressive season with Bologna, where he helped the team reach a place in the Serie A Champions League, with the 23-year-old scoring 11 goals and providing four assists.

But it is his silky dribbling and skill that have caught the eye of many neutrals over the past 12 months.

Zirkzee had gone through the academy in Bayern MunichHe first joined the club as a 16-year-old, joining from Feyenoord in 2017.

After failing to break into the German giant's first team, he signed for Bologna following an excellent campaign with Anderlecht, where he scored 18 goals.

The former Netherlands Under-21 international has since become a key player for the Italian side under Thiago Motta, who has since left the club to coach. Juventus.

Ten Hag is desperate to bolster his attack this summer.Credit: Getty

Zirkzee helped Bologna finish third in Serie A last seasonCredit: AFP

Motta's departure could signal an exodus at Bologna, who finished third last season, and defender Riccardo Calafiori has also been linked with a possible exit.

Meanwhile, United are desperate to improve after a disastrous Premier League campaign last season.

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Erik the Hag He has managed to keep his job despite the Red Devils finishing eighth in the league, their lowest position in the Premier League era.

And in attack, United were lacklustre and finished the season with a negative goal difference for the first time in 34 years.

Only two players have managed double figures in the Premier League: Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund who scored ten each.

In addition to Zirkzee, United have been linked with Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite, Bayern Munich Matthijs de Ligt and PSG as Manuel Ugarte.

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