DEAL ADVANCED: £64m player who joined Man United last summer has agreed to leave the club and join European giant club
Joshua Zirkzee has become one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.
Several top clubs across the continent are keeping a close eye on the former Bologna forward.
Juventus are among the clubs keeping a close watch on the Bayern Munich academy product.
The 23-year-old Dutch talent impressed in Serie A last season, sparking widespread interest from clubs eager to bolster their attacking options.
Juventus, who are determined to add firepower under manager Thiago Motta, are reportedly planning to step up their pursuit of Zirkzee.
The Bianconeri view the forward as a long-term solution to their attacking needs, and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has already outlined his strategy to bring the striker to Turin.
Although the young forward may wish to stay at Man United -where he has only been for six months, Juventus are keen on Zirkzee.
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He seemed to have earned a starting spot when he scored two goals in a 4-0 win over Everton at the start of December, but the 23-year-old only collected 57 minutes of football in the following three Premier League matches against Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.
According to Tuttosport, his agent Kia Joorabchian has arranged a meeting with the Manchester United directors and boss Ruben Amorim to discuss the prospects of a move.
Serie A side Juventus remain interested in a January transfer, specifically a loan opportunity with an option to buy.
Zirkzee has not quite lived up to expectations at Man United. He has scored just three goals and assisted twice.
Scoring on his Man United debut seemed to earn the 23-year-old a little bit of hype around his potential, but he has since made just five starts in red.
Zirkzee scored 14 goals in 58 appearances under Thiago Motta at Bologna, contributing to their qualification for the Champions League in 2023-24.
His total of 607 minutes played at Man United since joining the club in summer may turn his head to a January loan move, particularly whilst new boss Ruben Amorim adjusts to finding a regular squad.
Man United visit Tottenham in the EFL Cup clash on Thursday.
