Extensive discussions have occurred with Joshua Zirkzee’s agents, and there is substantial agreement on terms with the player. The 2024 summer transfer window for the Premier League commenced on Friday, June 14, and will conclude on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at midnight in Scotland.

There is growing confidence among all parties that a deal can be finalized for Joshua Zirkzee to move from Bologna to Manchester United. United have indicated their intention to meet the 23-year-old’s £34m release clause, as reported by Sky Sports.

Internal discussions are ongoing regarding whether United will pay the clause outright or negotiate a structured deal with Bologna. Zirkzee, currently with the Netherlands squad at Euro 2024, made his tournament debut in Saturday night’s quarter-final victory over Turkey, appearing as a late substitute.

Arsenal and AC Milan have also expressed interest in Zirkzee, who has two years remaining on his contract with Bologna. Juventus are another interested club, though they are presently focused on alternative targets and would need to offload a striker to facilitate a new arrival.

Zirkzee progressed through Bayern Munich’s youth system and had stints with Parma and Anderlecht before joining Bologna in the summer of 2022. In his first Serie A season, he saw limited playing time, scoring just two league goals from 808 minutes.

Last season, however, he netted 11 league goals, demonstrating particular effectiveness from the left-of-center area, as indicated by his shot map. His playing style is deeper than that of a traditional striker, as illustrated by his heat map.

Zirkzee ranks among Serie A’s top performers in creating scoring opportunities, attempting dribbles, and regaining possession in the final third. He is also among the top five percent of players across Europe in these statistical categories, according to radar graphics.

The Premier League has adjusted its transfer deadline to align with other major European leagues, closing on August 30 at 11pm UK time. This decision followed consultations with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France to synchronize deadlines across Europe.