Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee: Juventus await sales before moving for striker

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee: Juventus await sales before moving for striker As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport , Juventus are eyeing Man United forward Joshua Zirkzee as they look to strengthen their attack line in the final days of the transfer window. Whether the Bianconeri move for Zirkzee this window will depends on Jonathan David’s departure from Turin. The Canada international is considered surplus to requirements at Allianz Arena after just one season. Zirkzee, having moved to United two seasons ago from Bologna for €42.5 million, has simply flattered to deceive during his time at Old Trafford. In 75 appearances for the Red Devils across all competitions, he has registered just nine goals and four assists. With his current contract fetching him a gross annual wage of £5.46 million, the Netherlands international’s deal with United runs until June 2029. It is expected that the Mancunian club would be open to even a loan move for him before the transfer window slams shut. Bring him home Not a lot of blame can be laid on Zirkzee’s door given he should never have been signed by United in the first place. He has simply gone on to be another very good player United signed not knowing what to do with him. Now that the two parties are inclined to part ways, it makes all the more sense for Zirkzee to return to Italy, whether he has performed best so far in his career. Whether Juve would make for the best landing spot for him is arguable, to say the least, but in Luciano Spalletti he would have a coach whose tactics would lend themselves better to the kind of football he thrives in. Even if a loan opportunity arrives for Zirkzee to return to Serie A, it’s one he should take. If Juve are the only team to offer him that from Italy, so be it. Anshuman Joshi | GIFN