Manchester United is in the final stages of securing the signing of Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, as reported by The Athletic.

The club has reached agreements on personal terms and agent commissions, which are considered reasonable within the context of the overall package. Zirkzee’s contract includes a €40 million (£34 million) release clause, and discussions about the fee are ongoing. United is exploring whether to pay the clause in full or negotiate a separate price due to potential cash flow issues.

Zirkzee is the striker that United has chosen to pursue, and a deal for the Netherlands international is nearing completion. The 23-year-old forward has attracted attention after an impressive season in Italy, scoring 11 league goals and providing five assists for Thiago Motta’s Bologna, helping them qualify for the next season’s Champions League.

The Athletic previously reported that United was considering a move for Zirkzee to bolster their forward options, providing support for last summer’s £64 million signing Rasmus Hojlund and replacing the departed Anthony Martial. United sees Zirkzee as having a complementary skill set to Hojlund, capable of enhancing their attacking options.

Currently, Zirkzee is with the Netherlands at the ongoing European Championship in Germany. He came on as a substitute in the second half during the Netherlands' 2-1 comeback victory over Turkey. Ronaldo Koeman’s squad is set to face England in the semi-finals on Wednesday.