First Manchester United signing waiting for green light to fly to London for medical 

First Manchester United signing waiting for green light to fly to London for medical 

Joshua Zirkzee is waiting to fly out to England as Manchester United look to finalise a deal with Bologna for his signature in the coming days.

 

 

With the Netherlands losing 2-1 to England in the semi-finals of the European Championship on Wednesday night, Zirkzee’s tournament is over.

 

 

Manchester United have agreed personal terms with the player and an agreement over agent commission is also in place with Kia Joorabchian.

 

 

The Premier League giants are now discussing the payment structure of the €40m fee with Bologna.

 

According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, the Dutchman is now waiting for the green signal to fly out to Manchester to complete the move.

 

The forward wants to finalise his transfer to the Old Trafford outfit before he goes for his post-tournament holidays.

 

Manchester United and Joorabchian are working closely to define the details of the deal for Bologna.

 

The Premier League giants will also look to close out a deal for another Dutchman in Matthijs de Ligt in the coming days.

 

 

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Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has vowed to publicly defend Mason Greenwood ahead of his move from Manchester United

 

Greenwood impressed during his loan spell in Spain, scoring ten times and providing six assists in for the Spanish side as he looked to reignite his career.

 

But now he is all set to depart the club on a permanent basis after the French giants Marseille have agreed to pay the Red Devils a total of €31.6 million (£27m/$34m) for the England international, The Athletic reports

 

And ahead of his move – Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi is not concerned about the criticism his team face. Asked about the prospect of Greenwood joining the French side amid the response to the reports, the Italian told reporters: “The only thing I can say is that when a player signs for the club where I work, I consider him as my child.

 

 

‘I protect him through thick and thin, even if I can pull his ear in private, I will defend him publicly. My players are like my sons.”

 

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Greenwood had a very impressive season last year at Getafe and many were certain that he would have stayed put for another season – but this is a good move for the player if he is able to handle all the negativity he will once again be getting.

 

He did have a few options to choose from – so it will be interesting to see how this all works out.