Manchester United close to completing first big money signing of INEOS era

Manchester United close to completing first big money signing of INEOS era

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 18:18 - 23.06.2024

The next few days could provide good news for Manchester United fans as the club prepares to complete an important signing.

Manchester United are closing in on a £34million deal to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee in the coming days.

The Red Devils bosses believe Zirkzee has all the tools required to succeed at this level and are ready to trigger his release clause to bring him to Old Trafford.

Manchester United close to signing Joshua Zirkzee

According to Sport, United have a clear run at the 23-year-old after AC Milan pulled out of the deal.

Joshua Zirkzee is close to joining Manchester United. (Photo Credit: Eurofootcom/X)

Zirkzee, who is of Nigerian descent, scored 11 goals in Serie A last season, as Bologna sealed an unlikely UEFA Champions League place.

United are also one of several leading clubs bidding for the highly rated Lille centre-back Leny Yoro. 

Liverpool and Paris-St Germain also want to sign Yoro but it is thought likely that the 18-year-old will end up at Real Madrid.

If one of Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof – who has interest from Fenerbahce – leaves Old Trafford this summer, United are expected to sign two centre-backs.

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