Mixed report on Zirkzee for Juventus from Manchester United with €35m option
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Reports indicate Juventus are considering a €35m option to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United, with mixed signals on whether the deal will materialize.
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Attributed to original sourceThere are mixed reports over the status of Juventus negotiations with Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, on loan with an option to buy for €35m.
It is no secret that the Bianconeri need at least one new striker after losing Dusan Vlahovic and with Lois Openda heading to Olympique Lyonnais.
Zirkzee has also been on their radar for a very long time , even before he made the move from Bologna to Manchester United for €42.5m in the summer of 2024.
How close is Zirkzee to Juventus? MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) Sun Sport claim today that Juventus are in ‘advanced negotiations’ to bring him to Turin on loan with an option to buy for €35m.
The reports from Sky Sport Italia are less enthusiastic about the state of talks, suggesting that this is going to be a difficult and complex process that is not close to completion.
The cost of the fee is just one issue, as his salary is also a problem for the Old Lady after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Their first choice remains Randal Kolo Muani , so if he arrives from Paris Saint-Germain, there won’t be funds enough for both.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on October 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) In two years, Zirkzee has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 75 competitive appearances for Manchester United, but never managed to get regular starts.
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What happened
Juventus are reportedly weighing a €35m move for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, though the picture is described as mixed. The Dutch forward has struggled for consistent game time at Old Trafford, and a return to Serie A — where he previously starred for Bologna — could appeal. However, it's unclear whether Juventus will commit to the fee or whether United are open to letting him go on those terms. The situation remains fluid with no confirmed agreement.
Chance analysis
Zirkzee's potential move back to Serie A is tactically significant for Juventus, who need attacking reinforcements, while it signals a likely departure for Manchester United following the striker's underwhelming Premier League spell. The €35m price tag represents a loss for United, who signed him for significantly more. For prediction systems, this is a speculative transfer that could affect both clubs' attacking options if completed.
If the €35m option is triggered, Juventus would add a proven Serie A striker while Manchester United would recoup less than their original investment, freeing wages and squad space.
Monitor Zirkzee transfer status — if completed, Juventus gain an attacking option and Manchester United lose squad depth upfront.