In a surprising turn of events, Juventus have reportedly approached Manchester United with a potential swap deal involving Dusan Vlahovic and Joshua Zirkzee. This development comes as Zirkzee struggles to find his footing at Old Trafford following his £36.5 million summer transfer from Bologna.
TalkSPORT report that the Dutch forward’s difficult start at United was highlighted by a recent incident where he was substituted off after just 33 minutes during a 2-0 loss to Newcastle, facing jeers from some sections of the home crowd. This challenging period has apparently caught the attention of Juventus, now managed by Thiago Motta, under whom Zirkzee flourished at Bologna last season.
United manager Ruben Amorim’s recent comments have added fuel to the speculation. Following a 2-2 draw with Liverpool, Amorim stated, “I want to keep Josh because he gives everything. He’s trying in training but we don’t know, the window is open.” This ambiguous response has left the door open for potential negotiations.
Zirkzee’s impressive performances for Bologna last season, which helped the club secure Champions League qualification, seem to have left a lasting impression on Motta. The reunion of player and coach at Juventus could potentially reignite Zirkzee’s form.
