Juventus have made an official proposal to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, with negotiations under way over a possible move for the Netherlands forward.
According to a report by transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italian club have offered to take the 25-year-old on loan for €2.5m. The proposed agreement would include an option for Juventus to make the transfer permanent for a further €30m.
Manchester United, however, want to receive at least €35m for Zirkzee in total, including the loan fee. The difference between the two clubs’ expectations means discussions are continuing over the structure and overall value of the deal.
Zirkzee has also attracted interest from Fiorentina. The club made a proposal on similar terms to those put forward by Juventus, but the player rejected Fiorentina’s approach.
That decision leaves Juventus as the club currently attempting to reach an agreement with Manchester United. The Turin side see Zirkzee as a potential replacement for Jonathan David, with Atletico Madrid working on a deal to sign the forward.
The proposed move would therefore depend on developments involving both Zirkzee and David. Juventus have formally set out their terms for the Manchester United player, while Atletico Madrid are trying to complete their own move for David.
Manchester United’s valuation is clear: the deal would need to generate at least €35m when the €2.5m loan payment is included. Juventus’ offer, as reported by Di Marzio, would give them the possibility of signing Zirkzee permanently for €30m after the temporary spell.
No agreement between the clubs has been reported, and the financial gap remains an issue in the negotiations. Juventus’ interest is nevertheless concrete, with the club having submitted an official proposal rather than merely monitoring the situation.
Fiorentina’s similar offer did not lead to a transfer after Zirkzee turned down the approach. Juventus are now seeking to use the loan arrangement and purchase option to bring the Dutchman to Turin, while Manchester United are looking for a package that meets their minimum target.
The outcome may also be linked to the future of David, whose possible move to Atletico Madrid is being pursued. Should that transfer progress, Zirkzee could become the player Juventus choose to fill the resulting position in their attack.
For now, the discussions centre on whether Juventus will increase the value of their proposal or whether Manchester United will accept a fee structure built around a €2.5m loan and a €30m option to buy.