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Fiorentina negotiates loan deal with Man United for Zirkzee

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Fiorentina negotiates loan deal with Man United for Zirkzee

Summary

Fiorentina is in talks with Manchester United regarding an initial loan for forward Joshua Zirkzee. The negotiations focus on a loan until the end of the season, with an option for a permanent transfer next summer. Zirkzee, open to the move, has struggled for consistent playing time at United, where he has made only five Premier League starts this season. The discussions are ongoing, and an agreement is not imminent, but there is optimism ahead of the transfer deadline on September 1.

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By the Numbers

•Fiorentina and Manchester United are discussing a loan for Zirkzee.
•The deal includes an option for a permanent transfer next summer.
•Zirkzee has made just five Premier League starts this season.
•He joined United from Bologna for £36.5 million in 2024.
•An agreement is expected before the transfer deadline on September 1.

Latest Updates

9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Fiorentina overtake Juventus in race for Manchester United’s Zirkzee
3:02 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Fiorentina discuss Zirkzee loan move
1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan
1:30 PMBBC Sport — Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan

What they're saying

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Fiorentina and Juventus both remain interested in a potential deal for Manchester United and former Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, but as things stand it is La Viola who are closer to getting a deal ...
— Yahoo Sports