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Juventus intensify chase for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee
Juventus have confirmed a strong interest in acquiring Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee. The Italian club, which has already completed the signings of Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic this summer, is looking to add Zirkzee as a versatile attacker capable of playing as a centre‑forward or dropping deeper to link play.
Manchester United are reportedly open to a loan move for Zirkzee, with the possibility of a mandatory purchase clause, according to several reports. Juventus technical director Frederic Massara is leading the negotiations and has been in contact with the player’s agent and United officials.
Zirkzee’s time at Old Trafford has been limited: he has made 24 Premier League appearances this season, only five of them as a starter, and has scored five goals in 56 league matches overall for United. Juventus see the Dutch striker as a way to bolster their attack after the arrivals of Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic, while United hope a loan with performance‑related triggers could free up space in their forward line.
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Borussia Dortmund · Chelsea FC · Frederic Massara · Giannis Konstantelias · Joshua Zirkzee · Juventus FC · Juventus Football Club · Manchester United · Manchester United FC · Manchester United Football Club · PAOK FC · Randal Kolo Muani
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Manchester United are open to loaning Zirkzee to Juventus, possibly with a mandatory purchase clause. manutdnews.com · utdreport.co.uk · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com · thepeoplesperson.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Juventus are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. manutdnews.com · utdreport.co.uk · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com · thepeoplesperson.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Juventus view Zirkzee as a versatile forward who can play as a centre‑forward or drop deeper to link play. manutdnews.com · utdreport.co.uk · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Zirkzee has scored five goals in 56 league appearances for Manchester United. manutdnews.com · utdreport.co.uk · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com · thepeoplesperson.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Zirkzee made 24 Premier League appearances last season, with only five starts. utdreport.co.uk · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com · thepeoplesperson.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Juventus have already signed Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic this summer. manutdnews.com · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be
- [● 5 SOURCES] Juventus technical director Frederic Massara is leading the Zirkzee negotiations. manutdnews.com · utdreport.co.uk · www.sportsmole.co.uk · www.caughtoffside.com