Sky UK: Man Utd willing to trigger Zirkzee clause but ‘still plenty of work to do’ | OneFootball

Manchester United have told Joshua Zirkzee’s entourage that they are willing to pay his release clause, according to a report.

According to the latest from Sky Sports in the UK, United are in talks with Zirkzee’s agents after making it clear they are prepared to meet the Bologna forward’s €40m release clause this summer.

They state that there is ‘still plenty of work to do’ before a deal for the Dutchman can be concluded and that the Red Devils are ‘working on other targets behind the scenes’ as a result.

Sky reported last week Lille forward Jonathan David is on a list of potential targets for the Premier League side as they look for a new striker to be the deputy to Rasmus Hojlund, who they made a big investment in last summer.

Most sources agree that Milan have already communicated to Bologna their intent to pay the €40m clause present in Zirkzee’s contract and already have a verbal agreement over personal terms with the player.

What’s holding back the deal is the request of his agent Kia Joorabchian on commissions. The first request for €15m was rejected and it will be necessary to negotiate with him before the deal can get over the line.