Manchester United are close to finalizing the signing of Bologna and Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, having agreed on personal terms and agent commissions. The club is deciding whether to activate Zirkzee's £34 million release clause or negotiate a structured payment deal, balancing cash flow issues with their transfer budget. This move, under the new sporting director Dan Ashworth, marks a strategic effort to strengthen their attacking options, complementing recent recruit Rasmus Højlund. Zirkzee's impressive performances and unique skill set make him a valuable addition to the squad, as he scored 12 goals and provided seven assists last season. Meanwhile, United are also targeting defensive reinforcements, including centre-backs Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt.