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Transfer: Manchester United close to signing two new players

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By Seyi Babalola

Joshua Zirkzee, a Bologna attacker, and Matthijs de Ligt, a Bayern Munich defender, have agreed to join Manchester United this summer.

Zirkzee’s current deal has a €40 million release clause, while De Ligt will cost United roughly €50 million.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano in a post on his X account on Sunday: “Manchester United have green light from both Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt to join the club.

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“Both players have spoken to Erik ten Hag with Man United now ready to advance on the club side in the coming days.

“It’s all approved on salary/commission also for Zirkzee.”