Manchester United’s summer transfer business has started as they have agreed a deal to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.The Red Devils are expected to be busy in the transfer market in the next few weeks as they are simultaneously working on a number of deals to improve the quality of their squad.They are keen to add players in attack, midfield and defense this summer after struggling in the Premier League last season and finishing eighth.
Despite winning the FA Cup and ending the season successfully, there shortcomings are well documented and there is a desperate need of quality signings to address their issues.According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils are currently involved in talks to sign four new players having already agreed a deal to sign Dutch attacker Zirkzee.The Bologna attacker will become the first signing of the INEOS era as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to back manager Erik ten Hag this summer by providing him players to compete for trophies next season.
The Red Devils are working on deals to sign Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro with the club preparing for a complete overhaul of their shaky defense.They conceded 58 goals in the Premier League last season, one more than they scored, which has made it obvious that there is a need to add reliable additions in the defensive department.The club have lost Raphael Varane this summer after his contract expired while players like Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have failed to impress when given the opportunity to play, making it evident that there is a need for fresh faces in defense at Old Trafford.Manchester United is set for an active summer transfer window, having agreed to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. This move marks the first signing under the INEOS ownership led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The club’s transfer strategy is focused on strengthening their attack, midfield, and defense after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season despite winning the FA Cup.
United’s defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 58 goals last season. To address this, they are negotiating for Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton, and Leny Yoro from Lille. The departure of Raphael Varane, combined with underwhelming performances from Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, has highlighted the urgent need for defensive reinforcements.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is committed to supporting manager Erik ten Hag with the resources necessary to rebuild the squad and compete for trophies in the upcoming season.
