Manchester United to make new contact for Joshua Zirkzee

Manchester United officials are expected to make an official approach for the 23-year-old Dutch striker in the coming days, as his proposed move to Milan continues to hit problems.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Red Devils boss Erik ten-Hag has made the Bologna frontman his priority as he looks to strengthen his forward line ahead of the new campaign.

Zirkzee, whose 11 goals in 35 Serie A appearances, helped the Rossoblu qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history last season, had looked set for a move to Milan with the Rossoneri agreeing to his โ‚ฌ40M release clause. The proposed deal stalled however, when the players agent, Kia Joorabchian, asked for a 15 per-cent commission as part of the transfer.

With Zirkzeeโ€™s former club, Bayern Munich, also due to receive 35 per-cent of any future sale, Milan chiefs have baulked at the Joorabchianโ€™s demands and the Premier League giants may seize on the opportunity to try to bring him to Old Trafford.

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Steve Mitchell | GIFN

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