Joshua Zirkzee is likely to leave Old Trafford this summer as he is no longer in manager Michael Carrick's plans.
The Dutch striker only started five Premier League games last season and failed to make an impact, leaving his future uncertain.
According to the British press, Juventus are leading the race to sign Zirkzee. The Serie A club wants to loan the 25-year-old striker for one season, with an option to buy him permanently for £30 million.
Although AS Roma has also been pursuing Zirkzee for a long time, Juventus is currently the strongest candidate, thanks to their decisive action and accelerated negotiations.
Joshua Zirkzee himself is also interested in the prospect of moving to the Allianz Stadium. The Dutch striker previously spent a season with Parma and two years with Bologna, so he is very familiar with the Serie A environment.
Zirkzee believes that the top Italian league is a better fit for his playing style. After a period of losing confidence at Manchester United, he sees Juventus as the ideal destination to revive his career.
According to SunSport , Zirkzee's representatives have responded positively to the offer from Juventus.
As for Manchester United, they are willing to let Zirkzee leave on loan with a £30 million buy-out clause, despite having spent £36.5 million to sign him in the summer of 2024.
The club's management believes that the fee accurately reflects the value of the Dutch striker, as he has been unable to maintain consistent form.
Zirkzee is currently behind Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha in the attacking line-up. Additionally, Marcus Rashford could also return to the Manchester United squad for the new season.