Juventus' Zirkzee Transfer Stalls as Club Pursues Additional Strikers

Juventus have opened negotiations with Joshua Zirkzee and his representatives, but Manchester United insist on a €35‑40 million valuation and a guaranteed permanent move, rejecting loan proposals. The English club’s demand for a clean sale or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause has halted progress, while Juventus face limited financial flexibility after allocating most of their budget to defensive signings.

Meanwhile, Juventus’ striker recruitment expands beyond Zirkzee. Coach Luciano Spalletti wants to add another centre‑forward after securing Randal Kolo Muani from PSG. The club’s next targets include Mateo Pellegrino, former Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, and the Canadian forward Jonathan David, who must be off‑loaded before any new deals can be completed. The pursuit of these attackers is contingent on David’s decision to stay or leave Turin.

The transfer saga reflects Juventus’ broader challenge of strengthening their attack within tight budget constraints while navigating the demands of selling clubs.