Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan
Fiorentina is in negotiations with Manchester United to sign forward Joshua Zirkzee on a loan deal. The agreement would include an option for a permanent transfer, though no final deal has been reached yet.
Why it matters
This move highlights Manchester United's ongoing squad restructuring and their efforts to manage player depth under manager Michael Carrick.
Fiorentina are in talks with Manchester United over an initial loan move for forward Joshua Zirkzee.
The Netherlands international can leave Old Trafford this summer and has attracted interest from across Europe.
Talks are taking place between Fiorentina and United over what would be a loan until the end of the season with an option to potentially make the transfer permanent next summer.
Zirkzee, who has three years remaining on his contract, is open to move to the Serie A club.
An agreement is not described as close at this stage but there is optimism that a deal can be reached before transfer deadline on 1 September.
Zirkzee joined United from Bologna for £36.5m in 2024 having won Serie A's Under-23 player of the season for 2023-24, and scored on his debut in a 1-0 win over Fulham.
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