Zirkzee: Man Utd verdict emerges as Juventus transfer talks continue | OneFootball

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United are ‘aware’ that the investment in Joshua Zirkzee hasn’t paid off, so they may consider his move to Juventus.

Il Corriere dello Sport confirms Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is in talks with Zirkzee agent Kia Joorabchian.

Calciomercato.com already reported last week that informal negotiations between the two parties were ongoing.

Zirkzee: Man Utd verdict emerges as Juventus transfer talks continue

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Thiago Motta Bologna FC headcoach and Joshua Zirkzee during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Zirkzee has failed to match expectations at Old Trafford this season after completing a transfer from Bologna exceeding €40m last summer.

The Dutch forward has only netted once for the Red Devils this term, and Thiago Motta’s Juventus seem a natural destination for the ex-Bologna star, who netted 12 goals in 37 games under Motta last term.

There were reports that Juventus would try to sign a new striker in the January transfer window, but Cristiano Giuntoli has said that the Bianconeri will continue relying on Dusan Vlahovic and Arkariusz Milik this term.

However, Vlahovic’s Juventus contract runs out in June 2026, so if he fails to sign a new deal, Juventus will be forced to consider his sale next summer so Zirkzee could be his replacement.