Manchester United are in a transfer tug-of-war with Arsenal and AC Milan for Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee, a Netherlands Under-21 international. The 23-year-old forward impressed last season with 12 goals and 7 assists, helping Bologna secure a fifth-place finish and Champions League qualification.
Zirkzee's performances have sparked interest from top European clubs, and his £34m release clause has made him an attractive target. Bologna's technical director, Giovanni Sartori, has hinted that Zirkzee's departure is likely, saying, "Zirkzee has a clause, so he will leave 99.9%. We've been thinking about his replacement for months."
United are leading the race to sign Zirkzee, and Erik ten Hag is considering triggering his release clause. According to CaughtOffside, Zirkzee prefers a move to Old Trafford and is willing to reject Arsenal's offer. AC Milan are also interested, but they trail United in the race for his signature.
The transfer battle is heating up, and United must act quickly to secure Zirkzee's services. With his impressive goal-scoring record and Champions League experience, he would be a valuable addition to Ten Hag's squad.