Fiorentina hope to beat Juventus to Zirkzee with official bid for Manchester United
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Fiorentina are preparing an official offer for Joshua Zirkzee, currently at Manchester United, hoping to outpace rival suitors Juventus for the Dutch striker's signature.
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Attributed to original sourceThursday’s reports claim that Fiorentina have tabled a formal bid for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, who could replace Moise Kean in the Viola attack this coming season.
Fiorentina hoping to beat Juventus to Manchester United’s Zirkzee It could be a case of one in, one out in attack for Fiorentina, as Champions League side Como are closing in on a deal for Italy international Kean, while Fiorentina are hoping to bring in Zirkzee from Manchester United to replace him.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on as he walks out of the tunnel to inspect the pitch prior to during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 01, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) According to reports from Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, Fiorentina have lodged an offer with Manchester United for a season-long loan deal at a cost of €5m with an unspecified option to buy.
Reports from Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio confirm that the two clubs are in direct contact to discuss the deal. According to Alfredo Pedullà , members of Zirkzee’s entourage are currently at Fiorentina’s Viola Park base.
Juventus have also been linked with a move for Manchester United’s Zirkzee this summer, but it is understood that they are still in need of more sales before bringing in a new option in attack. Alexander Sorloth has also been linked with a move to Turin over the last few days.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Zirkzee has struggled for consistent minutes during his two years at Old Trafford, but is a proven option in Serie A, having netted 11 league goals in his final season with Bologna on their way to Champions League qualification in 2023-24.
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Fiorentina have ramped up their pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee and are preparing a formal bid to Manchester United. The Serie A side face competition from Juventus, who have also been linked with the Dutch forward. Zirkzee has struggled for consistent minutes at Old Trafford since arriving in 2024, and a return to Italy — where he previously starred for Bologna — is now a realistic possibility. The outcome of Fiorentina's approach could hinge on whether they can structure terms more favourably than their Turin rivals.
Chance analysis
Zirkzee's potential return to Serie A highlights how quickly his Old Trafford chapter has soured. After arriving as a marquee signing, the Dutchman has found rhythm and minutes hard to come by under successive United regimes, making a move back to Italy — where he was a key figure in Bologna's Champions League qualification — a logical next step. Fiorentina stepping ahead of Juventus would be a statement of intent, both for their sporting project and for their ability to compete financially with Italy's traditional powerhouses.
Zirkzee edges closer to a Serie A return, with Fiorentina positioning to win the race over Juventus for a player whose Manchester United role has diminished.