Manchester United chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to spark a transfer revolution at Old Trafford, with four players in talks with Joshua Zirkze and Fabrizio Oro Romano revealing a £45m midfield target has been given the green light. move to the club.

The Red Devils are expected to undergo major changes this summer under British billionaire Ratcliffe. After spending the first few months of his reign assembling an all-star cast behind the scenes, which was topped off by the arrival of Dan Ashworth as sporting director, work is now beginning on strengthening the Manchester United squad.

Having won the FA Cup, the signs are there that United have the ability to win things under manager Erik ten Hag. Although they have to make extensive changes to their squad after an unacceptable eighth place finish in the Premier League last season, it won't be long before the first batch of new signings arrive. The £34m transfer from Bologna to the club could be completed by the end of the weekend. The Dutch forward has undergone a medical in Manchester and is discussing personal terms with the club as he becomes a key target to provide cover and competition for Rasmus Hoylund. Zirkzee is expected to sign a four-year deal with the option of a fifth year and earn around £100,000-a-week after the Red Devils beat AC Milan to sign the 23-year-old.

It is understood the forward has asked Anthony Martial, who he is set to replace, to wear the recently vacated No.9 shirt. Manchester United's transfer bombardment begins, with four more in talks

With only formalities remaining before Zirkze's signing, United have now been able to more actively pursue four other potential signings, with a new centre-back their top priority next time around.

While Jonny Evans has agreed a one-year extension, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have been questioned so it's no surprise they will leave this summer.