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Manchester United holds firm on Joshua Zirkzee loan negotiations with Juventus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:35 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Manchester United holds firm on Joshua Zirkzee loan negotiations with Juventus

Summary

Joshua Zirkzee remains a transfer target for Juventus as they seek to strengthen their attacking options this summer. However, Manchester United is reluctant to allow the Dutch striker to leave on a simple loan. Instead, United prefers a permanent transfer but may consider a loan only if it includes an obligation for Juventus to buy him at the end of the season. Juventus currently seeks flexibility, wanting to assess Zirkzee’s performance before committing to a permanent deal. The negotiations reflect differing priorities between the two clubs as they attempt to finalize Zirkzee's future.

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Status Watch

•Juventus targets Joshua Zirkzee for their attack.
•Manchester United prefers a permanent move for Zirkzee.
•United may consider a loan with a buy obligation.
•Negotiations highlight differing club priorities.
•Zirkzee's future remains uncertain amid negotiations.

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3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd not open to allowing Juventus target to leave on a simple loan

What they're saying

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Joshua Zirkzee is the striker Juventus have focused on signing in recent days, but the Bianconeri could struggle to secure him on loan. Manchester United have opened the door for the Dutchman to leave...
— Yahoo Sports

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