AC Milan have spent months pursuing Joshua Zirkzee, but it seems they could lose a deal in the 11th hour, given Manchester United have driven up their own pursuit of the Dutchman, and the Rossoneri’s attempts have been stalled.
The Zirkzee situation is one that many would refer to as a perfect example of modern football. As we know, the player reportedly wants the move, and Bologna are helpless due to the release clause in the Dutchman’s contract.
However, his agent, Kia Joorabchian, has halted a move, due to his extremely high commission demands, which are adding an extra €15 million to the deal. Of course, commissions exist in every deal, and the Rossoneri are happy to pay one, just not at the amount being demanded currently.
A side who could, though, is Manchester United, and in recent weeks, they have quickly risen in the race for the striker. Today, their interest has been further solidified after Gianluca Di Marzio (via Radio Rossonera) claimed that Erik ten Hag had been in contact with the youngster.
According to the journalist, the Dutch manager sees Zirkzee as ‘one of the most important goals to reinforce the squad’, and with this in mind, the Red Devils will likely be happy to pay the money that Milan currently will not.
Of course, the decision remains to be made by Zirkzee, but with contacts occurring between the player and the manager, perhaps the pendulum could be swinging.