Juventus pursue loan for Joshua Zirkzee, eye Chelsea options

Juventus is looking to secure a deal for Joshua Zirkzee, aiming for a loan agreement similar to Barcelona's signing of Marcus Rashford last summer. Reports indicate that if Zirkzee’s transfer does not materialize, Juventus is considering Chelsea players Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emegha as alternatives. The club has recently completed the signings of Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic and is keen to bolster its attacking options after the departure of Dusan Vlahovic. Manchester United is reportedly demanding a fee between €35 million and €40 million for Zirkzee, who may not have a significant role under Michael Carrick at United. Whether Juventus can move forward with these options depends on finding a new home for Jonathan David, who has struggled in his first season with the club.

• 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Juventus hope to copy Rashford deal for Zirkee and eye two Chelsea alternatives