Joshua Zirkzee eyed by Juventus after key decision on Man United star

But it is the Old Lady who are understood to be leading the charge to bring the Bayern Munich academy graduate back to Serie A, where he won the league’s Young Player of the Year in his final campaign for Bologna.

The Old Lady’s Green Light

Italian outlet Calcio Mercato reveals Juventus are “back on the trail” for Zirkzee as the summer window looms.

A new bid is in the works after manager Luciano Spalletti, who replaced Igor Thiago – Tottenham Hotspur’s failed experiment – in October, gave his “green light to the move”.

The report states United are “ready to listen to offers” with a price tag set at €30m (£26m). If Zirkzee were sold for less than this, it would incur a negative PSR hit on the outstanding book value from the deal with Bologna.

The player himself is described as “open to a change of scenery” after two difficult campaigns in Manchester as he looks to “relaunch his career in Serie A”.

Final Thoughts

If the Red Devils can bank £26m for Zirkzee this summer to fund the pursuit of a more potent option up top, such as AFC Bournemouth breakout star Eli Junior Kroupi, it would be a great move for the Red Devils.

The 19-year-old French starlet has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign with the Cherries as United ramp up their interest ahead of the summer window.

Similarly, the Dutchman’s prospective return to the league in which he first made his name at one of the country’s heavyweights is another positive development, particularly as Italian football lends itself to his skillset.

This move would represent a win-win for both parties; a clean break before the marriage descends into resentment.

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