Premier league side Manchester United seems to be drawing closer to their first summer signing following a breakthrough in discussions.
The Old Trafford side wants a new striker and defender, and are reportedly closer to signing them as revealed by Fabrizio Romano.
The club has made considerable amount of progress in their attempt to secure the signature of 23-year-old Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Zirkzee has set his heart on a potential move to old Trafford and could be joining the EPL side before the end of Euros.
Manchester United recently secured the future of manager Erik ten Hag, with the Old Trafford club triggering a one-year extension in Erik ten Hag’s contract, keeping him at the club until 2026.
With the Dutchman's future already secured, the club is now willing to back him in the current transfer market so as to get the players he needs to keep Man Utd competing for major trophies.
In that regards, Manchester United have green light” from Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt to join the club with salaries agreed with both players.
The update also mentions that both players have spoken to Ten Hag, with Manchester United now ready to advance on negotiations with Bologna and Bayern Munich respectively.
Zirkzee reportedly has a release clause of £34 million, which has to be paid in full, with the Red Devils reportedly looking at whether to activate the clause or try to negotiate a lower price.
Last season, Zirkzee scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 34 Serie A games for Bologna, earning for himself a place in the Dutch Euro 2024 squad.