CM: Three reasons why Milan’s Zirkzee chase collapsed – destined for Man Utd

AC Milan have been forced to turn their attention away from Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee with the Dutchman set to join Manchester United instead. 

As highlighted by Calciomercato.com, there are three main reasons as to why the former Bayern Munich man will not be playing at San Siro next season.

It seemed for a long time that Zirkzee was destined to be the long-term replacement for Olivier Giroud and given it would only have taken a transfer fee of €40m to secure his services.

Personal terms with the player would also not have been a problem, but they still did not get it over the line.

The main reason for the deal falling through was the commission request from Kia Joorabchian. He wanted €15m and Milan were not willing to pay it, but Man Utd are willing to pay.

The interest of United intensified which is another reason for the deal disappearing. The Red Devils were always in the frame but once they committed to paying Bologna and the agent, Milan were dumped into second place despite thinking a deal could be reached on commissions.

Finally, Zirkzee was not quite as committed to joining Milan as it first seemed. The Dutchman seemed to have chosen Milan over the likes of Zirkzee and Arsenal, but Man Utd managed to change his mind with Erik ten Hag playing a major role.