Mixed report on Zirkzee for Juventus from Manchester United with €35m option
Negotiations between Manchester United and Juventus regarding the transfer of Joshua Zirkzee remain complex and unresolved. While some reports suggest advanced talks for a loan with a €35m option, others indicate significant hurdles including salary demands and competition for other targets.
Why it matters
The transfer saga highlights the financial constraints and strategic squad building challenges faced by top-tier European football clubs.
Mixed report on Zirkzee for Juventus from Manchester United with €35m option Football Italia Mon, July 27, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. UTC · 2 min read There 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.
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