And the summer transfer market has begun for English Premier League giants Manchester United. Joshua Zirkzee, has agreed a deal to move to the Manchester Reds. As per reports, Manchester United have paid a substantial fee, slightly over his release clause. And with a fee of above €40 million, the Dutch striker from Bologna moves to the Premier League.
After failing to make Champions League football, Manchester United have been desperate make some good changes. And the first addition of this summer comes in the form of Joshua Zirkzee. Apart from Eric ten Hag getting a fresh contract, there have been several changes in the backroom staff.
With Marcus Rashford being inconsistent and Antony Martial leaving on a free, United need a striker. And the Reds have decided to being in the 23-year-old to partner Rasmus Hojlund at the top.
Manchester United keen to make changes!
As per the latest reports in UK, Joshua Zirkzee is scheduled to fly to Manchester and have his medical on Friday. The young forward will be signing a 5+1 year deal with the Premier League giants.
And this is not all, the club is also defiant on making other changes. Under the new reign of Sir Ratcliffe and INEOS, Manchester United are bolstering their defense. Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is a prime target. The Dutch defender too is keen to leave Bundesliga and re-join under ten Hag.
United have already seen 2 bids rejected by Everton for star defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Young French defender Leny Yoro from Lille is also under the scanner. Furthermore, United are keen to sign Uruguayan defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte from PSG.
