Manchester United are now reportedly looking to sign a Serie A striker in the January transfer window.
Manchester United are looking to get busy in the January transfer window, as Sir Ratcliffe has finally agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club, a rumours that have been circulating for some time.
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Manchester United are reportedly trying to sign Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee as Sir Ratcliffe's first signing since he took charge of the club's football.
The striker has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 19 appearances this season, and his excellent performances have attracted attention both in Italy and internationally.
Italian newspapers reported on the topic on Thursday that Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in the much-lauded 22-year-old striker.
According to the report, top clubs are eyeing Zirkze, although his former club Bayern Munich has yet to make a final decision on his future.
Bayern reportedly sold the Dutch player to Bologna in 2022 and they have the right to buy him back for €40 million.
The report also adds that Bologna's priority is to keep the player and find a replacement for him next month in case he leaves.
At the same time, Calciomercato also provided more evidence that Manchester United are very interested in the player. However, they also revealed that Erik ten Hag's side are "now in the lead" in the race for Zilkze.
Despite reports of a €40 million release clause, Bologna's sporting director Marco Di Vaio said it would only apply to Bayern.
"It's only for Bayern," he said. For other clubs, ** is free to negotiate. ”
If Manchester United or other clubs want to sign the striker, they will have to negotiate with Bologna. It won't be easy, though, as Di Vaio has hinted that the striker won't be leaving in January and revealed he hasn't received any ** so far.