{"id":642930,"date":"2024-07-08T13:10:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T17:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=642930"},"modified":"2024-07-08T13:10:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T17:10:19","slug":"manchester-united-joshua-zirkzee-release-clause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/08\/manchester-united-joshua-zirkzee-release-clause\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Pole Position\u2019: Manchester United Set to Trigger \u00a334 Million Release Clause for \u2018Complete\u2019 Player"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are expected<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to trigger a \u00a334 million release clause for Bologna <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">forward<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Joshua Zirkzee. They remain the frontrunners in the race for the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">player&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> signature, who has already given the green light to the move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Expected to Trigger \u00a334 Million Release Clause for Joshua Zirkzee<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Man Utd in pole position to land Joshua Zirkzee and are now expected to trigger \u00a334m release clause. Ben Chilwell an option for Utd but nothing formal at the moment. Story with Simon Jones: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w0HINF83du\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/w0HINF83du<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel_BBC) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamiMokbel_BBC\/status\/1810285377665519800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Erik Ten Hag in Contact with Joshua Zirkzee<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SamiMokbel81_DM\/status\/1810285377665519800?t=bHq-W3Nwrrcvhq6DVHexuA&amp;s=19\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sami Mokbel<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> reports that Manchester United are in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> &#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pole position<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8221; <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to sign Zirkzee this summer, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> they <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are expected<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to trigger the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">player&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u00a334 Million release clause. The player has already given his<\/span> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1809922101538623701\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">green light<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><\/a> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and has been in<\/span> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1810212472592498806\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">direct contact<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><\/a> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with his prospective manager, Erik ten Hag, ahead of the move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It was believed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that a new deal structure could have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been proposed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but it now seems that the Red Devils <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are prepared<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to meet the release clause. They\u00a0are the clear frontrunners in this race, as AC Milan, who were previously interested, confirmed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic that they were<\/span> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1810242840452018318\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">no longer in talk<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and had moved on to other targets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:<\/span><\/strong> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/08\/marseille-approach-mason-greenwood\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marseille Make<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2018<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Formal Bid<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2019 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For \u00a321 Million Rated Manchester United <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Forward<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zirkzee would be the first signing under the new INEOS management, marking the start of their long-term project to rebuild the Manchester United first-team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This isn&#8217;t the first major move they have made this summer; they have already finalized a new contract for Ten Hag as manager and have introduced some new faces to the backroom staff, including Rene Hake and club legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Following the conclusion of negotiations with Bologna, the English club is expected to move on to further incomings, with <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1809857382584918337\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mathijs De Ligt<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> ranking high on the list of priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>The Domino Effect Ruining Football<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE DOMINO EFFECT RUINING FOOTBALL\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNQxiqia1Vo?start=20&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Could Zirkzee Bring to the Club?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Standing at 6&#8217;4, Zirkzee is a towering presence up front<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is regarded<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as being<\/span> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingthelines.com\/player-analysis\/joshua-zirkzee-the-complete-center-forward\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">complete<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><\/a> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in his playstyle.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> By using his massive frame and athleticism, the 23-year-old has excelled in receiving the ball behind the defense and with his back to the goal, and he often prefers to drop deep to receive before turning and carrying the ball or distributing it to teammates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">His hold-up play, technical ability, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">awareness of the pitch<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are regarded<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as some of his best attributes. With 12 goals and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 6 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">assists in 37 appearances last season for Bologna, the Dutchman also earned a call-up to his national team for the 2024 Euros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/06\/26\/manchester-united-manuel-ugarte\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United in Talks to Sign \u00a351 Million &#8220;Next Casemiro<\/a>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, with Rasmus Hojlund already cementing his place in the first team as the striker, where could Zirkzee fit in at Manchester United? Potentially, Ten Hag could shift to a two-striker formation, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Zirkzee joining the Danish international.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Both forwards are tall and can use their bodies well to shield the ball &#8211; this duo would be a physical nightmare <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to deal with<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for defenders. The tactical possibilities with this dynamic are endless, and even without both on the pitch <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">at the same time<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, both attackers are young and starter-quality, which will make for healthy competition for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are expected to trigger a \u00a334 million release clause for Bologna forward\u00a0Joshua Zirkzee. They remain the frontrunners in the race for the player&#8217;s signature, who has already given the green light to the move. Manchester United Expected to Trigger \u00a334 Million Release Clause for Joshua Zirkzee Man Utd in pole position to land [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5048,"featured_media":642948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18,3,7188],"tags":[4484,7380],"class_list":["post-642930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manchester-united","category-premier-league","category-rumours","tag-joshua-zirkzee","tag-manchester-united-transfer-rumours"],"modified_by":"Delight Wellington","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/642930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5048"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=642930"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/642930\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/642948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=642930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=642930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=642930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}