Dutch-born Nigerian Joshua Zirkzee is expected to seal a move to Manchester United from Bologna this summer.
Manchester United supporters are already swooning over the club's imminent new signing, the dashing Joshua Zirkzee, after stumbling upon a picture of the young stud and his breathtakingly beautiful girlfriend on a luxury cruise.
Zirkzee, a Dutch-born Nigerian international, is set to be the first big-money transfer of the INEOS era at Old Trafford, as the Red Devils close in on a deal to bring the Bologna hotshot to the Theatre of Dreams.
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Zirkzee and Girlfriend impress Manchester United fans
United have made significant progress in their pursuit of the 23-year-old striking sensation, reaching a broad agreement with his representatives over personal terms.
The club will now negotiate a deal with Bologna, potentially exploring alternatives to Zirkzee's £34 million release clause, which expires in August.
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The towering forward, also courted by AC Milan, showcased his prodigious talent on the international stage when he featured in the Euro 2024 semifinals with the Netherlands against England.
And just before the official confirmation of the transfer, United fans appear to have already fallen head over heels for their new Nigerian prince, taking to social media to swoon over the player and his stunning girlfriend.
![Joshua Zirkzee and his girlfriend holidaying together.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/13072024/26d4a7f2-efae-4470-bf4b-8160fd6c9c12.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
He isn't handsome, he is beautiful!" gushed one smitten supporter. "Ahh, this boy must score up to 30 goals next season," predicted another.
Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee! Your ancestors would be very proud of you," wrote one fan, while another declared: "A black footballer with a black queen - he's so real!"
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Zirkzee, who scored 12 goals and provided 6 assists to fire Bologna to a historic Champions League qualification last season, is set to become a fan favourite at Old Trafford with his combination of talent and good looks.
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has reportedly prioritised Zirkzee over other striking targets like Jonathan David and Ivan Toney, as the Dutch manager seeks to provide competition for recent signing Rasmus Hojlund.
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