Manchester United ‘monitoring’ £34m striker as Michael Olise update emerges

Manchester United are being linked with two potential new strikers ahead of the summer transfer window.

United are yet to complete any new signings and the summer window will officially open on Friday. The Reds could be set for a busy few months as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Ineos Group oversee their first summer transfer window since taking over football operations at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag’s future as United manager remains a subject of speculation. Despite this, the Reds are still credited with an interest in a number of potential new signings.

The latest rumors center around the fact that United could sign a striker and a winger.

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According to Sky Sports, United are showing an interest in signing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The report claims the Reds are monitoring Zirkzee’s situation with the Serie A club before they can make a move, with the striker believed to have a €40m (£34m) release clause in his contract.

Zirkzee, a former Bayern Munich player, has been heavily linked with AC Milan, with reports in recent days suggesting a deal could be close. However, it has been claimed that United are still in the running and are monitoring what happens with the forward’s future ahead of the summer transfer window.

Elsewhere, United continue to show interest in signing Crystal Palace star Michael Olise. United have been heavily linked with the versatile forward who looks increasingly likely to move clubs this summer.

According to Give Me Sport, United will have to compete with Chelsea for Olise’s signature this summer. Liverpool have also been credited as a potential suitor for the Palace star when the transfer window opens.

It has been claimed that United have “stepped up” their interest in signing Olise. However, the report claims that the Reds will still have to fend off interest from Chelsea to bring Olise to Old Trafford.