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Juventus target Joshua Zirkzee, deal dependent on Jonathan David departure
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, 25, has signalled his willingness to join Juventus on a season‑long loan with an option to buy. The move would see him leave Manchester United, where he has struggled for playing time since his €42.5 million transfer from Bologna in 2024. Juventus plan to replicate the loan‑with‑option model used by Barcelona for Marcus Rashford, allowing the club to respect the UEFA settlement agreement that limits its wage bill.
The key obstacle is the sale of Canadian forward Jonathan David. Juventus must free salary space and meet financial constraints before committing to Zirkzee, and David’s desire to stay in Turin has stalled negotiations. Club president and sporting director Frederic Massara have been quoted as closely following Zirkzee’s situation, while manager Luciano Spalletti has indicated the Dutchman would fit the squad’s needs.
Manchester United appear open to a loan arrangement, and reports from Italian media suggest a preliminary agreement is in place, pending the resolution of the David issue. If completed, Zirkzee would return to Serie A, where he previously excelled with Bologna.
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Jonathan David · Joshua Zirkzee · Juventus Football Club · Luciano Spalletti · Manchester United · Manchester United FC · Manchester United Football Club
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The transfer is contingent on Juventus selling Jonathan David. www.tuttomercatoweb.com · www.calcionews24.com · www.tuttojuve.com · www.mirror.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joshua Zirkzee has made 75 appearances for Manchester United, scoring nine goals and providing four assists. www.footballtransfers.com · metro.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juventus recently signed Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic. www.footballtransfers.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Juventus is negotiating a loan deal for Joshua Zirkzee with Manchester United. www.footballtransfers.com · www.tuttomercatoweb.com · metro.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juventus needs to free up wage budget and meet UEFA’s settlement agreement to complete the deal. www.tuttojuve.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The loan would include an option or obligation to buy, triggered by performance criteria. www.footballtransfers.com · www.tuttomercatoweb.com · metro.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joshua Zirkzee has agreed to join Juventus on loan. www.calcionews24.com · www.mirror.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manager Luciano Spalletti prefers a more physical striker, making Zirkzee a less ideal fit. www.calcionews24.com