Antonio Conte reportedly wants Napoli to sign Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Antonio Conte wants Napoli to sign 23-year-old Dutch international Joshua Zirkzee, and it remains to be seen whether Napoli can secure an agreement with Manchester United.
Zirkzee has not been able to live up to the expectations since the big money moved to Manchester United in the summer, and he has been linked with a return to Italy. The Dutchman showed his quality in Italian football with Bologna, and he could prove to be a quality addition for Napoli as well. Returning to his comfort zone could bring out the best in the player.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks. Manchester United need a reliable goalscorer, and the 23-year-old has not been able to live up to the expectations. It would not be a surprise if they decide to sell the player at the end of the season.
Manchester United might look to cut their losses on the player in the summer and invest the proceeds from his departure on a new striker. They have been linked with multiple strikers in recent weeks. If Napoli are offering a substantial amount of money for the Dutch international attacker, it would be wise of Manchester United to part ways with him. It will be interesting to see whether the two clubs can finalise an agreement quickly.
Napoli move could be ideal for Zirkzee
The Dutch striker could certainly use a fresh start at this stage of his career, and a return to Serie A would be ideal for him. Napoli are one of the biggest clubs in Europe, and the opportunity to play for them will be quite exciting for Zirkzee.
Napoli are expected to fight for major trophies under Conte in the coming seasons, and they will be an attractive destination for most players. The Italian tactician is one of the best managers in the world, and the opportunity to play under him can be hard to turned down.
