Joshua Zirkzee shares update as Manchester United close in on £46m transfer

Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee has hinted his focus is elsewhere as Manchester United edges closer to completing a deal for the forward.

MEN Sport understands talks between Zirkzee, Bologna and the Reds are progressing well and United are confident they will be able to complete a deal before the month ends. The 23-year-old has a £33m release clause inserted into his contract at the Serie A club.

However, the Manchester Evening News understands this figure will not be the end of the costs for United if they want to bring Zirkzee on board. The forward's agent fees could balloon the cost for Zirkzee significantly with sources in Italy suggesting the fee is more likely to be £46m for the striker.

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United are prepared to accept this as the overall package for Zirkzee, who scored 12 goals in all competitions last season, is seen as reasonable. Currently, the striker is with the Netherlands squad at Euro 2024.

In his latest update to his Instagram story, Zirkzee hinted that he is only focused on his international team at present as he shared a post captioned: "All eyes on the semis," to his feed. United likely anticipate that they will not be able to complete a deal until after the Dutch's tournament in Germany ends.

Most United fans will be hopeful that will be tonight as the Dutch take on England in Dortmund for a spot in Sunday's final. The winner of the semi-final will face Spain in Berlin after they defeated France 2-1 on Tuesday evening.

The Three Lions are dreaming of Euro 2024 glory this summer, and have two new kits out just in time for the tournament. The new home shirt has been hailed a "classic" by