Manchester United‘s Joshua Zirkzee is Fiorentina’s top target to strengthen their attack in the next few days.
Como’s concrete efforts to sign Moise Kean has seen La Viola look for a new striker. The focus is on the Netherlands international.
On Friday, Sport Witness covered a report from Italy explaining that Fiorentina made the first offer.
Sporting director Fabio Paratici’s close ties with Zirkzee’s agent Kia Joorabchian is helping the Serie A side to make progress.
Player wants Manchester United exit
Saturday’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport says the Italian club are ‘doing everything they can’ to sign the 25-year-old.
For now, Manchester United haven’t responded to their initial offer. Despite this, there are ‘some certainties in the negotiations’.
That’s because Joshua Zirkzee has opened the door to join them and the Red Devils have made him available for transfer. The Dutchman’s €3.5m net per year salary isn’t an issue for the Italian club.
Manchester United want assurance
The Premier League side’s condition is the obstacle for Fiorentina to wrap up the deal. They won’t accept a loan with an option to buy.
Therefore, La Viola are making a substantial offer to sign Joshua Zirkzee. This includes a €5m loan fee with a purchase option of around €30m that will become mandatory under certain conditions. Michael Carrick’s side would accept such a formula.
There’s belief Fabio Paratici’s excellent relationship with Manchester United player’s agent can help Fiorentina get the deal over the line.
Corriere Fiorentino are stating the Italian club are confident of signing the former Bologna man.
This stems from the player making it clear he wants to join Fiorentina. However, it won’t matter if Fiorentina can’t find an agreement with the Old Trafford club.
The former are offering a high-cost loan of €6-7m with a €20m buying option. Gazzetta have reported different figures.
On the other hand, Manchester United are demanding a purchase obligation. The two clubs can find a compromise by agreeing for a conditional obligation to buy.
La Viola have lined up alternatives as Paratici has made an offer for Everton’s Beto. The newspaper insists this is a tactic to put pressure on the Red Devils.
To sum it up, Manchester United have made it clear they don’t want just an option to buy irrespective of high the loan fee is.
