Erik ten Hag has now made direct contact with 'powerful' £34m star - Gianluca Di Marzio

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken directly with Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee over a potential transfer, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Zirkzee has been identified as one of the ‘most important targets’ to strengthen the squad and Ten Hag has now made contact with the 23-year-old ace.

United appear willing to pay his £34 million release clause and £13m agent commission, but the Dutch striker has yet to make a decision over his future.

AC Milan also consider him as a top target...