"AC Milan were very close to signing Joshua Zirkzee in the 2024 summer mercato. However, he ended up heading to England, where Manchester United were waiting. The mercato can be a cruel game sometimes, and Milan experienced that with Zirkzee. It seemed for months leading up to the summer that he would arrive at Milanello, but a deal could not be agreed despite prolonged efforts."
"In fact, the Rossoneri were even considering signing his brother to sweeten the deal, but issues with comissions and wages meant that the Dutchman headed to England, after Manchester United swooped in late. The move, as most see it, has not gone well for either party. Zirkzee's career has stalled, and the Red Devils have preferred to use several others ahead of him."
""From my point of view, he should have stayed in Italy. He was doing really well at Bologna and I was hoping he would go to Milan," he told Metro (via Football Italia)."
""I think as soon as he went to Manchester United, it was a wrong move. For many players, joining Manchester United has been a mistake, and once they leave, they play well everywhere else in Europe. Go back to Italy on loan if you can. Just play football, he's a good player, but right now it's tough at Manchester United.""
AC Milan pursued Joshua Zirkzee throughout the 2024 summer transfer window but failed to complete a deal despite prolonged efforts. Milan reportedly considered signing Zirkzee's brother to facilitate the transfer, but commission and wage issues prevented agreement. Manchester United signed Zirkzee late in the window, and his playing time and form have since suffered as the club have preferred other forwards. Zirkzee's career progression has stalled at Manchester United. Ruud Gullit advised that Zirkzee should have stayed in Italy and recommended a loan back to Italy to regain form. Milan may target a loanee striker in January.
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