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Joshua Zirkzee is inching closer to leaving Manchester United for Juventus this summer.
Reports from Italy suggest Joshua Zirkzee could be headed for the exit door at Manchester United.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports on X that Serie A giants Juventus are “ready to strike” a deal for Zirkzee. He adds that United are now open to a loan move for the Dutch striker.
Despite some impressive pre-season performances, the writing was on the wall for Zirkzee after two very poor campaigns with the Red Devils.
Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United warms up ahead of the pre-season friendly match between Rosenborg and Manchester United at Lerkendal Stadion on July 24, 2026 in Trondheim, Norway.
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Juventus in active talks to sign Joshua Zirkzee
There has been plenty of interest in Zirkzee this summer, including reports of Premier League clubs showing interest in his signature.
But it seems a move back to Italy is on the cards, two years after Zirkzee joined from Bologna.
United are likely to sanction a loan deal with an option or obligation to buy Zirkzee permanently in the summer of 2027.
Throughout his time at United, Zirkzee only scored nine goals in all competitions, which explains why Michael Carrick is looking to offload the 25-year-old striker this summer.
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Zirkzee’s exit could also push United towards signing another striker to play back-up to Benjamin Sesko next season.
While Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha can play centrally, United will play a minimum of 48 matches next season and depth will be essential.