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Juventus and Manchester United discuss Conceição-Zirkzee player swap deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Juventus and Manchester United discuss Conceição-Zirkzee player swap deal

Summary

Juventus and Manchester United are exploring a swap deal involving winger Francisco Conceição and forward Joshua Zirkzee. Reports indicate that Manchester United values Zirkzee at €35–40 million, while Juventus has reportedly valued Conceição between €50 and €60 million. The move is aimed at resolving a stalemate in Zirkzee's transfer situation, with Juventus unable to afford a straight cash purchase. Super-agent Jorge Mendes is involved in the negotiations. Juventus's sporting director, Ricky Massara, is keen on Zirkzee, having previously attempted to sign him while at Roma.

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Status Watch

•Juventus values Conceição between €50 and €60 million.
•United prefers a permanent deal rather than a loan.
•Zirkzee managed 609 minutes in the last Premier League season.
•Massara's interest in Zirkzee adds credibility to the negotiation.
•Mendes is overseeing the potential player-plus-cash arrangement.

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Conceição-Zirkzee Swap Could Break Juventus Transfer Deadlock

What they're saying

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A player-plus-cash swap involving Joshua Zirkzee and Juventus winger Francisco Conceição has emerged as a potential route out of the deadlock that has defined the Dutchman’s transfer saga since Ja...
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