Report Juventus turn to Zirkzee as Manchester United open to €35-40m sale

Juventus are reportedly turning back to Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, who would be cheaper than Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani at €35-40m.

The Bianconeri’s search for a new forward has dragged on all summer with very little progress, as the talks with PSG for Kolo Muani continue to stall with a significant gap between demand and offer.

Zirkzee back on Juventus radar

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, they are now prepared to turn towards different targets, specifically Zirkzee.

This too is a familiar face, as the former Bologna and Parma man has been repeatedly linked with a possible return to Serie A ever since his €42.5m move to Manchester United in 2024.

The Netherlands international has struggled for regular playing time and over two years made 75 competitive appearances, scoring nine goals with four assists.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on October 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

This report insists that Manchester United would be prepared to let Zirkzee leave for €35-40m, and above all are open to a loan with option to buy.

His wages would also be cheaper than Kolo Muani, as he’d be earning circa €4m per season.