According to CaughtOffside reporter Mark Brus
Manchester United Football Club
The soccer club is preparing to take decisive action by paying outright release money in order to sign Serie A Bologna striker Mikhail
Zielkiser (name)
.. Manchester United have formally made their intentions known to Bologna to trigger the release clause in Zirker's contract.
Manchester United are reportedly planning to hold in-depth talks with Zylkiser's agent with the aim of finalizing the transfer deal as soon as possible. The Red Devils are aiming to arrange for the player to undergo a medical after the upcoming Europa League tournament in order to successfully complete the transfer formalities.
Prior to this, AC Milan had also shown strong interest in Zirconer, but due to the failure to agree with the player's agent on the commission, the Milan side has decided to withdraw from the bidding. For now, Milan have turned their attention to Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Earlier reports had mentioned that United had initially tried to negotiate a different deal structure with Bologna, but the latest news suggests that United have clearly informed Bologna that they are only willing to pay a €40 million release fee. This decision shows United's strong determination to bring in Zirker Zee, and also reflects the club's strategic adjustment in the transfer market.
With this move by Manchester United, the future of Zylkiser seems to be clear, while Red Devils fans are expecting the young striker to bring new energy and attacking firepower to the team. For Bologna, although they have lost a promising player, the high release fee will also bring in important financial income for the club, helping them to find a replacement in the transfer market.