Juventus have identified Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee as a primary alternative should their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani fail to materialize in the final hours of the window.
[According](https://gianlucadimarzio.com/zirkzee-juventus-kolo-muani-calciomercato-serie-a-news-29-gennaio-2026/) to **Gianluca Di Marzio**, the Bianconeri are still actively working to convince Tottenham Hotspur to cut short Kolo Muani’s loan from Paris Saint-Germain. While the French international is keen on a move to Turin, Spurs have yet to provide any opening or official green light for his departure.
As a result of this stalemate, Juventus have turned their attention toward Zirkzee. The former Bologna striker has emerged as a serious target for the management, who are determined to provide Luciano Spalletti with a high-quality reinforcement before the deadline.
While Kolo Muani remains the priority, the lack of progress with Tottenham has forced Juventus to accelerate contacts for the Dutchman, ensuring they have a viable backup plan ready to execute.