Joshua Zirkzee is said to be considering a move away from Manchester United for the first time.
The forward made the switch to Old Trafford from Bologna back in July 2024 after United activated his £36.5 million release clause.
Joshua Zirkzee opens door to United departure
Now, he could see his tenure cut short following only two seasons in red.
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Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Zirkzee’s situation today, saying (via UtdTruthful): “For the first time, Joshua Zirkzee is genuinely looking around regarding his future, unlike before.
“He would happily return to Italy. He enjoyed his time there and knows the league.”
A return to Italy is seemingly the most likely outcome, too, as Juventus have stepped up their pursuit of Zirkzee this week in hopes of taking him on loan.
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United would sanction a loan deal as long as the terms include a buy obligation rather than an option. Alternatively, they are open to facilitating a permanent sale, though it remains to be seen what kind of fee they would demand.
The 25-year-old will be well aware that the impending return of Marcus Rashford in the coming weeks would potentially lead to his game time being even more limited – and this is after a campaign in which Zirkzee made only five starts in total.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 75 | 9 | 4 |
Zirkzee’s complete record for United
It goes without saying that the Dutchman has struggled to leave a lasting impression in the appearances he has made, but fans would perhaps argue he hasn’t been granted the chances to stake his claim or maintain his form.
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Signing for Juventus would allow him to ply his trade in a familiar environment within Serie A, while also having fewer eyes on him, as the English top flight notoriously attracts the most scrutiny for players across Europe.
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