Fiorentina target Zirkzee as United bench time stalls in Serie A

Joshua Zirkzee finds himself on the sidelines at Manchester United, yet Fiorentina are moving to bring the Dutch forward back to Serie A, hoping to secure him before a possible exit of Moises Kean. The sixfold Oranje-international, who joined United for over €40 million from Bologna, has seen limited minutes this season.

Zirkzee spent the entire ninety minutes on the bench last weekend as United suffered a surprising 2‑0 defeat at Hull City. The lack of playing time underscores his marginal role in the squad.

In total he has featured in 75 matches for United, accumulating 2,901 minutes – an average of 38 minutes per appearance – and has scored only nine goals. These figures highlight the stark contrast to his earlier form.

Fiorentina's pursuit

Fiorentina has concrete interest in Zirkzee, with the Italian side sorting ahead of a potential departure of Moises Kean. De Italianen are positioning the Dutch striker as a replacement should Kean leave.

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The report, Geschreven by Martijn Krabbendam and Joost BlaauwhofFiorentina, notes the club’s determination to act quickly.

Serie A record and future

In Serie A Zirkzee enjoyed greater success. In his last season with Bologna he netted twelve times and provided six assists, demonstrating his capability at the Italian level.

Fiorentina hopes to secure the Netherlands international as Kean’s successor, while the forward remains linked to other interested clubs.