United eye loan for Zirkzee as Juventus revamp attack

Report: Manchester United are preparing to send Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee on loan to Juventus for the 2026‑27 season after his €42.5 million transfer from Bologna in the summer of 2024, a move prompted by his limited role behind Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo and confirmed by Wednesday reports of his consent.

Zirkzee has spent the last two seasons at Old Trafford, scoring nine goals in 75 appearances across all competitions, yet he now finds himself third‑choice behind Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo, prompting United to explore loan options.

The loan discussion surfaced in Wednesday reports, and the Dutchman has already given his approval to the Italian club, with United signalling openness to the arrangement for the upcoming campaign.

Juventus have already bolstered their attack this summer with the permanent arrivals of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint‑Germain and Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, forming a new offensive spree the club hopes to extend with Zirkzee.

Head coach Luciano Spalletti, the Italian manager, is seeking another option at the top end of the pitch and sees Zirkzee as a potential complement to Muani and Alajbegovic, believing the Dutch striker could add a different dimension to the attack.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus remain in talks with Manchester United and Zirkzee’s agent Kia Joorabchian, and the Premier League side has reportedly opened up to the idea of sending the Dutchman out on loan for 2026‑27.

Conflicting reports from Matteo Moretto suggest United are still hoping to sell Zirkzee either on a permanent transfer or on a loan with an obligation to buy this summer, though both sources agree the player has consented to Juventus as a possible destination.

Frederic Massara, who previously worked for AS Roma, is playing a key role in the negotiations between United and Juventus, underscoring the seriousness of the talks as both clubs shape their squads ahead of the next season in Italia.