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Man Utd only signed Joshua Zirkzee in the summer but he has already been linked with a possible exit from the club.
Juventus manager Thiago Motta has refused to be drawn on speculation linking him and Joshua Zirkzee with a reunion next year.
Manchester United spent an initial £36.5 million to sign the Dutch forward from Bologna in the summer transfer window, after he had played an integral role for Motta's side last season. Zirkzee was recently named in the Serie A side of the year for his exploits at his former club, but he was one of a number of notable departures in the summer, along with manager Motta who joined Juventus.
Things haven't gone according to plan for the 23-year-old since he moved to Old Trafford, though he showed really signs of progress when he netted a brace in an impressive 4-0 victory over Everton at the weekend. Zirkzee's most recent display should ease the pressure on him in a United shirt, though he has been done no favours by the sacking of compatriot Erik ten Hag.
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It remains to be seen what the long-term future holds for the unorthodox striker, though his former manager has played down the suggestion he could join him at Juventus anytime soon.
"The market will open in January and we are in total harmony with the club,’ Motta told reporters when asked specifically about Zirkzee. "I am very happy with the players I have. I hope that the injured players can return soon to be able to help the rest of the team."
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