Transfer Talk: Manchester United eyeing Bologna’s Zirkzee

The summer transfer window is open for the Premier League and is set to open soon across Europe and there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors swirling. Transfer Talk brings you the latest on rumours, events and of course completed deals!

GOOD STORY: Man United linked with Bologna’s Zirkzee

Manchester United are interested in a move for the Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzeeaccording to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg.

The Premier League outfit are said to be long-term admirers of the 23-year-old, having watched him closely in January, and are now said to be in “concrete discussions” with his representatives.

AC Milan have been one of the teams heavily linked with Zirkzee recently and the Red Devils are aware of their interest in his signature, but while Rossoneri are still in the running, there is optimism from Old Trafford that they could successfully win the race for him. He has a release clause in his current contract that can be activated for £34m.

Zirkzee, who is currently in the European Championship with Holland, scored 11 goals while assisting another four in 36 Serie A matches last season.

Paper gossip

– Chelsea are working on a move to sign the Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The Blues are said to have rejected a €40million approach for the 20-year-old and are now working quickly to send a new proposal to the LaLiga side after placing him at the top of their shortlist in their search for a switch. Omorodion enjoyed brilliant performances against Real Madrid and Barcelona while on loan at Deportivo Alaves last season.

– Aston Villa’s progress in their move for the Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie blocked, the Telegraph reports. The Villans had hoped to land the 25-year-old as part of a deal that includes Douglas Luiz are heading in the opposite direction, but most recently indicate that they are now “frustrated” with the negotiations. McKennie made 39 appearances in all competitions for Bianconeri the last season.

– Two Premier League players are on Barcelona’s radar, reports Sport. 27-year-old winger from Liverpool Luis Diaz He is reportedly one of their top options for their forward line, while they also remain interested in the Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães. It is said that Blaugrana a long transfer window is expected this summer, with the club forced to deal with their current Financial Fair Play (FFP) situation.

– Several clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in the Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk, reports Team Talk. Al-Nassr is said to be at the front of the queue for the 32-year-old, identifying him as a potential replacement for Aymeric Laportewho are said to be looking to leave the Saudi Pro League.

– Everton are keen on the Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, reports the Daily Mail. The Toffees are said to be eyeing a £10m deal for the 20-year-old as a possible option who could help replace Amadou Onana. Onana, 22, continues to be linked with a move away from Goodison Park and it is reported that the club’s hierarchy are willing to move him on if they receive an offer worth £50million.