Manchester United are dealing with a difficult situation regarding the transfer of Joshua Zirkzee. This summer, the Bologna player is in high demand, with only two teams competing for his signature: United and AC Milan, both of whom have been closely monitoring the Dutch player’s development. Zirkzee’s contract at Bologna includes a release clause of £34m, but negotiations have been complicated by a reported £103m fee to his agent, Kia Joorabchian. Milan is considering other options like Jonathan David, as reports indicate Zirkzee is leaning towards a move to San Siro. In other transfer news, Manchester United is said to be close to finalizing a deal with Zirkzee and discussing a potential transfer with Alvaro Morata. Manchester United has been cleared to pursue an impressive £155m transfer within the next six days. United are faced with a situation similar to what they experienced with Jarrad Branthwaite, as they do not have a clear direction on how to proceed with Zirkzee. Following the unsuccessful initial offer for the Everton defender, other options have had to be explored. Higher up the field in the attacking zone, the same situation is occurring. Alvaro Morata, a surprising inclusion on the list, plays for Atletico Madrid. According to reports from the Turkish newspaper Sabah (as reported by Sport Witness), Manchester United have had discussions with the agent of the striker regarding a possible transfer, marking a sudden shift in attention towards the position. Zirkzee and David, who have also been associated with a switch to Old Trafford, are both young alternatives to challenge Rasmus Hojlund.
