Manchester United are exploring a move to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee as they look to strengthen their attack this summer.
The Dutch forward is one of a number of players of interest to the club, with a move made more appealing due to the fact he has a £34 million release clause in his current deal.
Zirkzee is understood to want assurances over his future role should he leave Bologna this year, with one possible issue at United that he would have to share the attacking duties with fellow youngster Rasmus Hojlund.
If he were to sign, Zirkzee would be viewed as direct competitor for Hojlund, though he would most likely be the back-up option initially, which might not appeal to him after an impressive season for Bologna.
A solution could be to play the pair upfront together next season in certain situations when goals are desperately required and here is how Erik ten Hag could line up with both of them in the same line up.
Zirkzee is understood to want assurances over his future role should he leave Bologna this year, with one possible issue at United that he would have to share the attacking duties with fellow youngster Rasmus Hojlund.
![If he can put his injury issues behind him it could transform United's fortunes on the pitch.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/24/11/45/GettyImages-1984821991.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. LB - Luke Shaw
If he can put his injury issues behind him it could transform United's fortunes on the pitch. | Manchester United via Getty ImagesPhoto: Manchester United via Getty Images
![Shone in the central midfield role next season but might have to drop a little deeper if Casemiro leaves.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/24/11/48/GettyImages-2158114106-(1).jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. CM - Kobbie Mainoo
Shone in the central midfield role next season but might have to drop a little deeper if Casemiro leaves. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images
![Still at his best as an attacking midfielder though he has shone under Ten Hag in a central role too. He could be moved to accommodate Zirkzee when goals are required.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/24/11/26/GettyImages-2156554687.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. CM - Bruno Fernandes
Still at his best as an attacking midfielder though he has shone under Ten Hag in a central role too. He could be moved to accommodate Zirkzee when goals are required. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images
![The Ivorian showcased his talents in the closing stages of the season and will be crucial to making this formation working next season.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/24/11/04/GettyImages-2154275918.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. RM - Amad Diallo
The Ivorian showcased his talents in the closing stages of the season and will be crucial to making this formation working next season. | Manchester United via Getty ImagesPhoto: Manchester United via Getty Images