Joshua Zirkzee looks increasingly likely to leave Manchester United in January, with Juventus reportedly plotting a loan move.
According to Tutto Sport, Joshua Zirkzee’s time at Manchester United could come to a swift end in January, with the striker looking increasingly likely to depart. Juventus are linked with the forward as Thiago Motta seeks a reunion as a loan offer is in the works.
Manchester United’s loss to Newcastle United was their third straight home loss, and that result has produced more questions than answers. While they had no answers to the Magpies, there was another incident involving Joshua Zirkzee, as he was subbed off just after 30 minutes to the jeers of the Old Trafford crowd.
The Dutchman grabbed his winter jacket and went straight down the tunnel, which fueled further speculation regarding his future. Since his €50 million move in the summer, Zirkzee has not been able to settle at the club, with questions over his long-term career here emerging merely months into his time at Manchester United.
The incident on Monday night seems like the final straw for Zirkzee, who is now increasingly likely to depart the club in the winter window. Manchester United are already looking at new striker options, with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha a target for the Red Devils, while there are links to Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres.
Manchester United are willing to pay big to sign Gyokeres in January, with Ruben Amorim seemingly keen to reunite with the Swede. The pair worked well with each other at Sporting CP, as the Red Devils are looking for a different profile for their frontline.
Juventus in Joshua Zirkzee loan move
Juventus are interested in Joshua Zirkzee, and it appears that Thiago Motta wants to reunite with his former Bologna striker. There’s clear interest from the Bianconeri to sign the unwanted Manchester United man, although the Red Devils will want to recoup the €50 million they paid.
Juventus are willing to offer a loan deal for the time being, which could consist of a buy option depending on certain conditions. One of those could be Champions League qualifications, as Zirkzee looks like the player they are seeking to replace the injury-prone Arkadiusz Milik.
