Juventus submit thirty million euro bid for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee

Juventus have submitted a formal bid of thirty million euros to Manchester United for striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Italian club seeks a new forward following a serious injury to Kenan Yildiz and potential personnel shifts involving Jonathan David, who is currently linked with a move to Atletico Madrid. Zirkzee has reportedly expressed a preference for returning to Serie A over joining Fiorentina. Should the pursuit of Zirkzee fail, Juventus have identified Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade as a secondary option. The ongoing transfer efforts have created a ripple effect in the market, with Fiorentina holding back the release of Moise Kean to Como until they secure a replacement for their own squad needs.

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