Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee’s time at Manchester United is likely over this summer and a return to Italy is gaining traction.
Sport Witness have covered that Juventus are back in the mix for the Dutchman. They faced failure in an attempt for Randal Kolo Muani, leaving them to look around for alternatives.
Juve sporting director Ricky Massara tried to sign the Manchester United player at AS Roma in January. The Red Devils’ demands appeared unreachable then, as they were against a loan.
Things didn’t change for Zirkzee under Michael Carrick. He played only 127 minutes under the manager and this can spark his Old Trafford departure.
Two clubs offered chance
TuttoSport report Zirkzee’s agent Kia Joorabchian is trying to find the right club for his client. He feels a move to Italy is the ideal solution and has now explored the situation with two clubs – Juventus and Como.
The Old Lady are keen on a move. Zirkzee has become their most attractive option, with Massara’s admiration for him being pointed out again.
The newspaper are sure that Manchester United can make his exit more favourable now. They are happy to allow a loan with an obligation to buy at €30m to €35m, making it easy for Juve.
Quotidiano Sportivo add Como’s perspective, as the lakeside club want to sign a striker this summer.
They have enquired about Zirkzee and this happened due to Joorabchian’s own efforts. For now, Cesc Fabregas is looking for another profile for the striker role.
Our take: Player needs to be the main man
Zirkzee is at a point of his career where he needs to play every game and the system needs to suit him. The last two seasons at Manchester United have stalled his development and he should be desperate to get things back on track.
Both Juve and Como could end up being good options. Both Luciano Spalletti and Fabregas like strikers who exchange positions and Zirkzee thrived on that at Bologna.