Three Final Deals Depend on Clearing Out Turin Squad Before September 1
Juventus want to secure a loan deal for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee before the transfer window closes on September 1, 2026. Manchester United are ready to discuss terms for the move, but the Serie A club must offload existing squad members first to free up space and wage capacity.
Operating as a centre-forward, the Dutch attacker offers head coach Luciano Spalletti a dynamic option to lead the attacking line.
Joshua Zirkzee
playerIntegrating Joshua Zirkzee Into Luciano Spalletti’s Front Line
Spalletti wants three final additions before the transfer deadline, seeking a new striker, a starting central midfielder, and a backup left-back. Zirkzee would add versatility to the attack, providing competition and direct support alongside recent summer signing Randal Kolo Muani.
Trimming the Squad to Open Space for Joshua Zirkzee
Any incoming transfers depend on player departures from the squad in Turin. Strikers face direct competition for places, with Juventus waiting for offers on forward Jonathan David alongside midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, defender Juan Cabal, and goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.
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clubStructuring Wages Around Free Agents and Loan Deals
Clearing wage space is the primary hurdle, starting with a mutual contract termination for midfielder Arthur. Free agent Franck Kessié is the priority target in central midfield ahead of Leon Goretzka, while Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hugo Bueno remains the top option at left-back over Emerson Palmieri. Specific transfer fees and salary figures for the proposed deals were not provided.
Gazzetta dello Sport.