In a recent report, Tuttosport revealed that Manchester United are keeping tabs on Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee. It has been stated that the Red Devils are monitoring the progress of the Dutch striker ahead of a potential move in the summer.
Zirkzee’s Impressive Run Of Form In Italian Football
Zirkzee is having a fine campaign at Bologna as he has managed to be a prolific goal-getter for them in Serie A. The Dutch talent has participated in 29 matches for the Italian outfit this season, finding the back of the net on 11 occasions and securing six assists in multiple competitions.
The 22-year-old has been a good performer in the final third based on his average of 2.7 shots, 1.4 key passes and 1.5 dribbles per 90 minutes in Serie A. He has even been tidy when distributing the ball in the opponent’s half after completing 76.5% of his attempted passes in the Italian first division (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at Bologna will expire in the summer of 2026. Thus, it would be difficult for Man United to snap him up on a cut-price deal in the upcoming transfer window.
Is Zirkzee A Good Fit For Manchester United Boss Erik Ten Hag?
Zirkzee excels at engineering some space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He can create some meaningful chances for others around him on the offensive end of the field and can make a few intelligent runs with the ball in the opponent’s half.
The Dutch sensation can even use his powerful 1.93m frame to dominate the opposition defenders in the air. However, he has to find a way to improve his link-up play up top. Plus, there are some concerns over whether he can cope with the high intensity of Premier League football.
Zirkzee would bring more goals to Man United boss Erik ten Hag’s frontline. He is good enough to rival Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford for a regular starting spot at Old Trafford.
At 22, Zirkzee has got the potential to become a success story at the Mancunian club in the long run. Hence, he would be a good fit for Man United‘s needs at the moment as they look to build a strong squad for the future.
