Joshua Zirkzee’s agent was once engaged in a bitter war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 23-year-old, who is part of the Netherlands’ Euro 2024 squad, scored 12 goals as Bologna went on to secureAt the time, Ferguson said a deal to keep Tevez at Old Trafford after his loan expired had been put on the table, only for Joorabchian to respond by saying: "It is categorically untrue Manchester United made an offer to try to persuade Carlos to stay."
Joorabchian claimed United had not taken up an option to buy the striker when his two-year loan deal expired. He said: "In 2007 Manchester United agreed a two-year loan deal for Carlos Tevez and at the same time agreed the terms that would make the transfer permanent. They have not taken up that option."
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