Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, a source has told ESPN.
United have reached a comprehensive agreement over payments relating to Zirkzee's representatives, which had been a stumbling block, and will now look to reach a deal with Bologna.
Zirkzee has a £34m ($43.5m) release clause in his contract that runs until August, but United could look to negotiate a different deal.
The 23-year-old, who has also been the subject of interest from AC Milan, is part of the Netherlands squad preparing for their Euro 2024 semi-final against England in Dortmund on Wednesday.
Zirkzee has emerged as United's preferred striker after Lille's Jonathan David and Brentford's Ivan Toney were also considered.
Chelsea have also shown an interest in David, who has one year left on his contract at Lille and is available for around £25m.
Zirkzee scored 12 goals for Bologna last season as they finished fifth in Serie A, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the modern era.
A source told ESPN that United remain in contact with Bayern Munich over a deal for Zirkzee's international teammate Matthijs de Ligt.
The German side are willing to negotiate a move for the defender and value the 24-year-old at more than £40m. United have already had a bid for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite rejected this summer.
Signing a striker, a centre-back and a central midfielder are United's priorities for the summer transfer market, with Dan Ashworth taking control of the signings following his arrival as sporting director last week.
Midfielder Donny van de Beek, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, is set to join Girona on a permanent deal worth around £420,000. The fee could rise depending on his success at Girona.
United signed the former Dutch international midfielder from Ajax in a £40m deal in 2020.
United players who have not taken part in either the Euros or the Copa America are expected to return to Carrington for the start of pre-season training on Monday.
Ten Hag has bolstered his support squad by adding to his Dutch contingent, with legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake agreeing two-year deals with the club.
