Fabio Capello issues clear Joshua Zirkzee transfer directive to AC Milan

AC Milan are also in the picture, and rumours that United are targeting Rafael Leao have fuelled suggestions that a swap deal could be a real possibility.

Capello spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport and urged Milan to “immediately” take the deal, arguing that Zirkzee would be more of a natural fit under Massimiliano Allegri compared to Leao.

Capello’s Zirkzee plea

Capello told the newspaper, “If I were Milan, I’d make the swap immediately. I’d see the Dutchman as a much better fit in Max’s 3-5-2.”

“Zirkzee is someone who gets the team playing and is very good at communicating with his teammates.”

The 79-year-old added, “For me, the Zirkzee-Pulisic partnership would be brilliant.”

“If Sorloth and either Gimenez or Nkunku were alternatives, one could say the attack is in good shape.”

Zirkzee and United are next in action on Sunday when they host Liverpool. United need just two points from their remaining fixtures to mathematically secure Champions League football.

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