Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan
Fiorentina have opened talks with Manchester United over a loan move for Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Italian club is looking to strengthen its attacking options, while United are open to letting the former Bologna forward leave on a temporary deal. Zirkzee, who joined United from Bologna in 2024, has struggled for regular minutes at Old Trafford. No agreement has been reached yet, with discussions reportedly ongoing regarding salary contributions and option terms.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukA return to Serie A would be a significant reset for Joshua Zirkzee, who thrived at Bologna before his Premier League move. For Fiorentina, landing a player of his profile on loan represents a low-risk attacking boost in the second half of the season. For Manchester United, offloading wages while retaining an option on a young forward makes strategic sense regardless of whether a permanent departure follows. The deal is not yet finalized, so the key question is whether terms on salary coverage and any buy option can be agreed before the window closes.
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