Recently, with the fierce battles in major European competitions, the waves in the transfer market have not stopped, among which Manchester United's recruitment dynamics are particularly eye-catching. From manager Erik ten Hag's ambitions to transfer rumours of players, a flurry of news has been pouring in.
Manchester United's transfer drama
As a traditional giant of the Premier League, Manchester United has spared no effort in the recruitment of new seasons. Among the many transfer rumours, the news of the additions of Zirkze and De Ligt is particularly eye-catching. According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, both young talents have agreed to join Manchester United, which undoubtedly adds new life to Manchester United's squad.
Zirkze joined
Zirkze, the 23-year-old Dutch striker, has caught a lot of attention in European football with his impressive performances at Bologna. He has excellent shooting skills and a keen nose in front of goal and is always a threat on the pitch. Manchester United are reportedly willing to pay a release fee of up to €40 million in order to get the promising star.
Zirkze is currently representing the Netherlands at the European Championships, with his contract with Bologna expiring in the summer of 2026. In the 23-24 season, Zirkze made 37 appearances for Bologna, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists.
According to multiple reports, they are willing to pay a high commission of 15 million to their agent Khorabchin in order to get Zirkze. You must know that this figure is rejected by Milan, who were originally ahead in the transfer of Zirkze, but have always been stagnant because of the transfer fee! It seems that Manchester United still has a lot of money!
The move not only shows United's focus on young players, but also signals a shift in attacking firepower in the new season. Ten Hag's exchange with Zirkze has undoubtedly added a lot of colour to the transfer, and his addition will undoubtedly diversify United's forward line.
De Ligt joined
Another player who has been rumored to be closely linked to Manchester United is Bayern Munich's centre-back De Ligt. As a defensive stalwart of the Dutch national team, De Ligt has excelled for both club and country.
His arrival will give a huge boost to United's backline. Although details of De Ligt's transfer have not yet been announced, there are signs that the young centre-back is getting closer to the Red Devils.
De Ligt's current salary is around €15 million a year, and Manchester United want to keep it at 12 million. Manchester United's initial transfer fee starts at 40 million euros, and Bayern are willing to accept 50 million.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are currently in the final stages of negotiations on the structure of the deal (payment method) for De Ligt's transfer. It will be finalized soon!
Fabrizio Romano said De Ligt believes that Manchester United will not have a problem without the Champions League, and that there will be next season, and that the vital things are going well, and his willingness and personal terms are being negotiated smoothly. De Ligt made it very clear that he wanted to go to Manchester United and reunite with Ten Hag.
Donny van de Beek leaves
While bringing in new signings, Manchester United are also streamlining their squad. According to various reports, Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek is about to move to Girona. Donny van de Beek has an initial transfer fee of just €500,000 and a floating clause of up to €20 million, depending on some appearances clause and a secondary transfer split. Van de Beek ended up opting for Girona out of several offers.
In September 2020, United signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax for a transfer fee of 39 million euros, when he was 23 years old.
The player, who was once seen as the heart of United's future, did not get enough minutes to play since joining the club, which also put his career at a halt. Now, choosing to leave may be the best way for him to regain his form and prove himself.
It is reported that Donny van de Beek's transfer fee, although initially low, contains a number of floating clauses, which will be triggered depending on his performance at his new club and the team's results. Such a transfer arrangement is both a testament to United's flexibility and a stage for Donny van de Beek to prove himself again.
Manchester United's outlook for the future
With a series of transfer operations progressing, Manchester United's squad is gradually escalating. Ten Hag's coaching philosophy is gradually permeating every corner of the team, and his emphasis on attacking and defending balance and quick switching tactics will be further reflected in the new season.
The additions of Zirkze and De Ligt will undoubtedly breathe new life into the squad, while Donny van de Beek's departure is a sign of United's determination and courage in making changes to their squad.