Tuttosport: Zirkzee hope remains for Milan after intense work on deal

AC Milan still have Joshua Zirkzee as their number one target of the summer mercato despite the silence of the last few days, according to a report.

Today’s edition of Tuttosport (via PianetaMilan) talks about Milan’s search for a striker ahead of next season and confirms there are problems in the negotiations for Zirkzee.

The club have no problem triggering his €40m clause, but will not pay his agent – Kia Joorabchian – the €15m in commissions that he is requesting.

Giorgio Furlani and Geoffrey Moncada continue to look into alternatives but for the moment the directors are still focused on the purchase of Zirkzee, having put a lot of work into the deal.

The Dutchman is currently away at the European Championship after a season in which he racked up 12 goals and seven assists in 37 games across all competitions, and remains at the top of Milan’s list.

Milan have been following Zirkzee since October 2023 and they worked intensely to convince the player regarding the project, and the 23-year-old gave his approval to the transfer and also to the contract proposal.

The deal on the table for the player is a five-year contract until June 2029 with a salary of €5m net per year, including bonuses. However, for everything to be done the commission hurdle must be overcome, and competition from other clubs, especially Manchester United.