Juventus considering shock transfer for Man Utd star Joshua Zirkzee with new manager Ruben Amorim ‘not convinced’

JUVENTUS are reportedly considering a shock move to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.

Zirkzee, 23, has failed to impress at Old Trafford since his £36.5million move to Bologna this summer.

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The Dutch forward has scored just one goal in his seventeen appearances for the Red Devils this season.

And his time in Manchester could end abruptly Calcio Mercato report that Juventus are considering making a move for the Dutch international in January.

It is claimed that Juve are looking for a new back-up striker Dusan Vlahovic after concerns about the future of Arkadiusz Milik and Nico Gonzalez’s injury record.

Juventus manager Thiago Motta is a big fan of Zirkzee, having managed him at Bologna last season.

Zirkzee excelled under Motta and scored 11 Series A goals and registering five assists while the club secured Champions League qualification.

While his disappointing start at Man Utd has also opened Zirkzee up to a change of scenery, according to Repubblica.

That would be something you could easily agree on after United’s new boss was claimed Ruben Amorim is “not convinced” by the towering striker.

Amorim, who will take charge of his first game after the international break, would probably have to settle for a loan move ZirkzeeHowever.

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That’s because Ineos executives are keen to back the striker after forking out a significant chunk of cash upon his arrival.

Juventus are also said to be open to a transfer but could look to secure a loan with an obligation to buy this summer if they fail to tie Vlahovic down to a new contract.

The Serbian’s current contract expires in 2026 and crucial talks will take place over a new deal.

Must Vlahovic, who has been linked for quite some time ArsenalIf he fails to agree new terms, Juventus could sell him this summer.

Zirkzee’s form at Man Utd continues to cause concern among the club’s fans, with the star now unable to find the back of the net in any of his last 16 appearances in all competitions.

And despite scoring on his debut, life in Manchester got off to a bad start for Zirkzee.

Sun Sport exclusively revealed that the former Bayern Munich bagman arrived at the club ONE STONE OVERWEIGHT.

His condition left the then manager Erik ten Hag unfortunate because it wasn’t his choice as a striker in the first place.

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