Man Utd Responds To Joshua Zirkee €15M Agent Demands

Manchester United have made their first move to sign striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

AC Milan were thought to be leading the race, but remain unwilling to Zirkzee’s €40m (£34m) release clause, especially given Joorabcian’s demands.

The Athletic reports that club-to-club talks have yet to take place but discussions with Zirkzee’s agent Kia Joorabchian have. Gianluca Di Marzio claims the former top-level agent wants to be compensated to the tune of €12million (£10m) for sanctioning any deal.

The Rossoneri seemed close to signing the Dutchman some days ago but it seems as if agent commission demands have stopped the move from going through.

Luca Bianchin has reported that Milan see Joorabchian’s commission demands as ‘insane’ as they are pretty much one-third of the total transfer fee of €40 million, with the agent demanding €15 million. Milan feel that the fee in demand is reckless and they do not want to pay that amount.

Joorabchian isn’t moving from his demand and Milan want to pay only what is worth in the market and not bend in to the demands of the agent. For now, talks have stalled and stagnated. Milan do not want to go back to Joorabchian and instead, want him to come to them.

Manchester United responds to the request of commission from Joshua Zirkee’s agent, Joorabchian as Milan will not be able to do much in their bid to get zirkee.

Man United are looking to add another recognised centre-forward to their squad in the summer transfer window, with Zirkzee one of a number of names of interest to the club in their search for a back-up to Rasmus Hojlund. As things stand, Erik ten Hag’s side are looking to add a defender to their squad first this summer, before turning their attention to a striker and a central midfielder.