Million-sum for Bavaria: Zirkzee before Manchester-transfer

Transfermarkt - Million-sum for Bavaria: Zirkzee before Manchester-transfer

The Dutch EM striker Joshua Zirkzee of Netherlands is on the verge of a transfer to Manchester United. In case of a contract signing, his former club Bayern Munich would still earn approximately 20 million Euros from this transfer.

Bayern sold the 23-year-old forward to FC Bologna two years ago for around eight million Euros and secured a 50-percent stake in his further sale. Now, Manchester United intends to pay an amount for Zirkzee's release clause which is slightly above the 40 million Euro clause in his contract.

According to media reports, the striker will undergo a medical check in England on this Friday. Subsequently, he is expected to sign a five-year contract valid until 2029. Manchester United's Dutch manager Erik ten Hag is also reportedly interested in bringing the defender Matthijs de Ligt from FC Bayern to the Premier League.

1. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Joshua Zirkzee has represented his country in several Europe (EM) soccer tournaments.
2. While Bayern Munich from Germany is still earning from Zirkzee's potential transfer to Manchester United in England, they sold him to FC Bologna in Italy for around eight million Euros two years ago.
3. Currently, Manchester United is in talks to pay more than 40 million Euros for Zirkzee's release clause, which would make his move to Old Trafford official.
4. As the Netherlands' top scorer in the EM, Zirkzee's transfer would likely impact the Bundesliga titles held by Bayern Munich and other German soccer clubs.
5. Transfermarkt, a renowned website for tracking soccer transfers, has listed Manchester United's interest in several players, including Netherlands' Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich in Bavaria.
6. With De Ligt's contract in the Bundesliga ending soon, FC Barcelona Munich is reportedly also trying to secure his signature, adding a layer of competition to Manchester United's transfer pursuit.
7. As more information about the transfer market unfolds, it remains to be seen if Zirkzee and De Ligt will join Manchester United's soccer roster in the coming months, contributing to the team's English Premier League performance.

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