Juventus will look to sign 25-year-old Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United this summer.
According to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, Joshua Zirkzee is the subject of interest of Juventus. The Serie A giants are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the ongoing transfer window, and they have their sights set on the 25-year-old Manchester United forward.
Per Gazzetta dello sport, the Italian heavyweights have contact Zirkzee’s entourage to discuss a possible deal. The Dutchman, who currently earns €4 million-a-year wages, is unlikely to produce any issues with his wage demands. The report has revealed that Juventus director Frederic Massara will be key, as he wanted to sign the Manchester United attacker during his stint with AS Roma.
Joshua Zirkzee and his Manchester United misery
Joshua Zirkzee has endured a frustrating journey since joining Manchester United from Bologna in July 2024. The player arrived at Old Trafford after an impressive 2023/24 campaign with the Serie A club, which created a sense of optimism around him. However, he has only shown flashes of brilliance amid long bouts of inconsistency.
Zirkzee’s playing time dropped sharply in the 2025/26 season, as he totalled 645 minutes of game time in 26 appearances across all competitions, contributing two goals and one assist. However, the Netherlands international remains in demand in the market, with Juventus among the prospective suitors vying for his signature this year.
Serie A return on the horizon?
Juventus’s interest in Joshua Zirkzee aligns with their overhaul of the attack following Dusan Vlahovic’s departure as a free agent. The Serie A giants are combing the market for a productive attacker; additionally, Lois Openda and Jonathan David face uncertain futures at the Turin-based club.
Several candidates, including Jean-Philippe Mateta, have thus emerged on Juventus’s wishlist, with Zirkzee also a viable target. The Dutchman’s versatility allows him to lead the line or partner with another striker, serving as the ideal foil to Kenan Yildiz.
With Zirkzee’s €4 million-a-year wages not posing a problem for Juventus, a summer deal now depends on Manchester United’s upcoming negotiations with the Serie A club, with a summer departure from Old Trafford increasingly likely.
