Juventus have made a decision on a potential late swoop for Manchester United ace Joshua Zirkzee even as Fiorentina work to snap him up.
Fiorentina interest
Zirkzee is looking increasingly likely to leave United before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday.
He was an unused substitute on Sunday as United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 thanks to a sensational Bruno Fernandes hat-trick.
Michael Carrick has repeatedly shown that Zirkzee does not feature highly in his plans and United are willing to let him go. Fiorentina are believed to have tabled an offer for the Dutchman.
It’s understood that La Viola want Zirkzee on an initial loan deal worth around €4million – €5million, with certain conditions that could make the transfer permanent. Whispers suggest the total package could reach €34m should Zirkzee complete a permanent move to Fiorentina.
United are assessing the proposal while Zirkzee has yet to give the green light to seal a return to Italy.
A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Atletico Madrid are also keeping tabs on the 25-year-old. Juventus were also mentioned to hold an interest in Zirkzee, though that particular line of inquiry appears to have dissipated in recent weeks.
Now, Gianluca Di Marzio claims that the Old Lady still have Zirkzee on their radar and are maintaining contact with his entourage.
Zirkzee latest
Di Marzio reports, “The Bianconeri continue to negotiate with Atletico Madrid for the sale of Jonathan David , while also considering a replacement.”
“In this regard, the direct line to Joshua Zirkzee remains active, with contacts both within the player’s entourage and with Manchester United.”
Di Marzio explains that Fiorentina are “pressing” United to allow Zirkzee to join their ranks.
United are next in action next Sunday when they go away to Everton.
The Peoples Person Reliability Assessment
Overall credibility: 9/10
Why?
✅ Reported by a source that is reliable for Italian transfer news.
✅ Juventus have previously been credited with an interest in Zirkzee.
✅ Zirkzee and United are yet to give the final green light to Fiorentina.
TPP view
We believe Juventus are keeping the Zirkzee file open and may activate it in the final hours of the transfer window.
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