Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd ready to match Zirkzee's release clause

Posted Sunday, July 07, 2024 by Goal.com

Man Utd ready to match Zirkzee's release clause

According to Ben Jacobs, Manchester United have informed Bologna that they are ready to match Joshua Zirkzee's €40m release clause.

The player's agent Kia Joorabchian is in direct talks with the Red Devils at the moment to finalise a deal. AC Milan have already informed Bologna that the release clause is too high for them.

Real Madrid set to initiate fresh talks to sign Davies

Real Madrid are planning to initiate new rounds of talks with Bayern Munich over the possibility of signing Alphonso Davies this summer, according to Diario AS.

Los Blancos plan to extend Ferland Mendy's contract but remain interested in signing their long-time target Davies who is currently on national duty with Canada at Copa America 2024.

Spurs eyeing move England international winger

Per GiveMeSport, Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace and England winger Eberechi Eze this summer. The attacker is currently away on international duty at Euro 2024, however, he reportedly is keen on moving out of Selhurst Park to join the Spurs ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Van de Beek set to leave Man Utd

According to Relevo, Girona have agreed a deal with Manchester United to sign Donny van de Beek in a move that would end the former Ajax player's nightmare spell at Old Trafford.

An initial €500,000 (£423,000/$542,000) fee has been agreed between the two clubs, significantly less than the £35m (€41m/$45m) they spent on the Dutch star in 2020.

Man Utd hold new rounds of talks with Zirkzee's agent

Manchester United have reportedly held new rounds of talks with primary target Joshua Zirkzee's agent to discuss contract terms, wages and other payments, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly spoken to the player personally multiple times and the club are now thinking of whether to activate the Bologna star's €40m release clause.

Saudi Pro League side preparing offer for Pepe

After crashing out of Euro 2024 on Friday, Portugal star Pepe could now head to the Saudi Pro League as the negotiator from the Middle East is preparing an offer for the veteran defender, according to Rudy Galetti. The 41-year-old is yet to decide on his future as he wants to evaluate all possible offers this summer.

Veiga all set to join Chelsea

Portuguese defender Renato Veiga is all set to undergo his medical at Chelsea before formally joining the Premier League giants on a long-term deal next week, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 20-year-old FC Basel star will put pen to paper on an eight-year deal that will run until 2032.

Wrexham sign former Charlton captain Dobson

Wrexham, on Saturday, announced the signing of former Charlton captain George Dobson on a free transfer. The official statement from the Red Dragons read, "Wrexham AFC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder George Dobson, who has signed a contract to the end of the 2026/27 season."

Man Utd target Bremer unlikely to move to Old Trafford

Manchester United target and Juventus defender Gleison Bremer has opened up about his possible move to the Premier League. Speaking to AS, the player said, "I’m already at a top club, I’m already at Juventus. We’ll make great things next season, Thiago Motta is an excellent manager and a very good choice."

Fernandes given 'green light' to enter talks over Saudi transfer

Bruno Fernandes has reportedly been "given the green light" by Manchester United to enter talks over a sensational Saudi Arabia transfer.

Agent reveals Martinez came 'very close' to joining Man Utd

Manchester United came close to signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa before Erik ten Hag opted to buy Andre Onana, the Argentine's agent says.