Fiorentina Overtake Juventus With €30m Offer for Joshua Zirkzee
Fiorentina are pushing ahead of Juventus to secure a loan deal with a €25m buy option for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee before the transfer deadline. United are ready to sanction the move, which includes an initial €5m loan fee, as the striker looks for regular playing time away from Old Trafford.
At 25, the forward is looking to restart his momentum with guaranteed minutes on the pitch.
Fiorentina
clubInterest in his services comes after a limited campaign in England, where he managed just 5 Premier League starts last season. He also remained on the bench during United’s opening fixture against Hull City.
Fiorentina have taken control of the pursuit ahead of Serie A rivals Juventus. While Juventus must sell Jonathan David before making a formal offer, Fiorentina need a swift replacement after selling Moise Kean to Como for €40m.
Joshua Zirkzee
playerHow Zirkzee Fits Into Fiorentina’s Attack
The former Bologna player offers proven experience in Italian football following his previous spell in Serie A. His presence gives Fiorentina a recognized target to fill the void left by Kean’s exit.
Manchester United Hierarchy After Rashford Return
Marcus Rashford’s return from his loan spell at Barcelona has added more competition to United’s attacking line. That move has dropped Zirkzee further down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
Fiorentina’s €30m Loan Structure for Zirkzee
Fiorentina’s proposed deal splits the financial commitment across two phases, starting with a €5m fee for the season-long loan. The package includes an option to make the transfer permanent for €25m next summer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport.