Arteta eyes Calafiori & why Man United want Zirkzee
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 9 July 2024
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
Manchester United are working to finalise a deal for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.
His performances in Italy have earned him a spot in the Dutch squad for the Euros.
So is Zirkzee an upgrade on United’s existing forward options?
Or could they be about to make a move for a more experienced Premier League striker?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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| 1:19.4 | The The Athletic Manchester United are working to finalise a deal for Bologna forward Joshua Zerxes. |
| 1:24.4 | His performances in Italy earning him a spot in the Dutch squad for the Euros. |
| 1:28.7 | So is Zirksi an upgrade on United's existing forward options? |
| 1:34.2 | Or could they be about to make a move for a more experienced Premier League striker? |
| 1:36.0 | I'm Ayahu Akimu Lerre. |
| 1:38.4 | Welcome to the Athletics leading transfer reporter David Ornstein |
| 1:52.0 | and our Manchester United writer Carl Anker as well. |
| 1:56.1 | David, what's the status of United's move for Zirxxes at the time of recording this podcast on Tuesday? |
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