Manchester United are close to a £33.7 million agreement for striker Zirkzee. The Premier League club is keen to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) regarding loss restrictions and acknowledges that their current situation is tight and will necessitate discipline in their trade operations. Anthony Martial, a long-serving attacker, left Old Trafford at the end of last season after his contract ended.

Manchester United are nearing the completion of a £33.7 million transfer for Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

Insiders from the club reveal that United will pay a slight premium over the £33.67 million release clause, allowing for an extended payment period for the 23-year-old.

The Premier League giants are mindful of adhering to Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) concerning loss limits and recognize that their current financial situation requires careful management in their transfer dealings. Anthony Martial, a long-time forward for United, departed Old Trafford at the end of last season when his contract expired.

Martial’s prolonged injury absence, coupled with Marcus Rashford’s dip in form, left new recruit Rasmus Hojlund to take on the primary striking duties.

Hojlund was left out of Erik ten Hag’s starting eleven for the FA Cup final triumph against Manchester City, with Bruno Fernandes being utilized as a false nine instead.

Zirkzee originally joined Bayern Munich from Feyenoord in 2017 and transferred to Bologna for about £7.15 million five years later, after loan stints at Parma and Anderlecht.

Last season, he netted 12 goals in 37 matches for Bologna, contributing to their surprising qualification for the Champions League this season.

Zirkzee was selected for Ronald Koeman’s Euro 2024 squad but only featured in two substitute appearances for the Netherlands, playing a total of four minutes, including injury time.

He was brought on during the semi-final loss to England on Wednesday, immediately after Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal.