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Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has conceded they’re looking out for any fascinating switch alternatives when requested whether or not or not they need Manchester United ahead Joshua Zirkzee.
Zirkzee has endured a troubling time at United since he sealed a £36million transfer to the membership in the summertime.
He scored on his Premier League debut in opposition to Fulham however since then, the Netherlands worldwide has didn’t kick on, solely netting a further three targets throughout all competitions.
The previous Bologna man was brutally taken off within the first half of United’s 2-0 defeat in opposition to Newcastle on Monday. He was said to be almost in tears after Ruben Amorim’s shock resolution to withdraw him.
Zirkzee has already been provided an escape route from Previous Trafford, with the likes of Napoli and Juventus regarded as eager on signing him throughout the ongoing January switch window.
A return to Bologna has additionally been mooted however evidently the strongest curiosity in his companies is coming from Juventus, the place a possibility to hyperlink up along with his ex-Bologna coach Thiago Motta awaits.
A recent report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that the Serie A giants wish to do a mortgage cope with an choice to purchase Zirkzee on the finish of the marketing campaign. United would favor a straight sale as they’re in determined want of promoting undesirable gamers to generate cash to spend on new signings.
Juventus director Giuntoli is aiming to bolster the membership’s squad this month and was requested about Zirnzee.
He responded [as quoted by Football Italia], “Zirkzee? It’s not acceptable to say names.”
“However we’re keeping track of any fascinating alternatives, and we’ll transfer to strengthen the defence.”
It’s been suggested that regardless of having admirers in Italy, Zirkzee desires to remain at United and struggle for his place below Amorim.
Zirkzee and his teammates are again in motion this weekend once they face Arne Slot’s Liverpool at Anfield.
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