Manchester United transfer move for Joshua Zirkzee to Fiorentina fails

Manchester United failed to finalize a deal to loan Joshua Zirkzee to Fiorentina before the summer transfer window deadline. BBC correspondent Simon Stone confirmed the move is off, as the Italian club shifted its focus to recruiting Everton striker Beto. Manchester United had reportedly turned down an initial offer from Fiorentina consisting of a 5 million euro loan fee and a 25 million euro option to buy. Reports suggest the deal collapsed partly because the player rejected the destination. Zirkzee remains at Manchester United after failing to secure a starting role under Michael Carrick during the opening weeks of the Premier League season. With the transfer deadline approaching in 24 hours, the forward is now linked to potential interest from Juventus, though any move depends on future squad departures from the Turin club.

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