Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee made a brilliant cameo off the bench in the FA Cup win against Arsenal earlier today, scoring the winning penalty. However, his future at Old Trafford remains in doubt, especially after a lackluster six months in the Premier League since checking in from Bologna in the summer.
Zirkzee has been linked with a possible return to Italy, with Juventus reportedly keen to sign him, and a Spanish newspaper claims the Bianconeri and Red Devils are interested in the Dutchman and Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic. It has been revealed that they are holding “advance discussions” regarding an exchange contract with. Source Fichajes (time/time 90 minutes).
Vlahovic’s contract with Juventus expires in June 2026, but the Italian appears unwilling to meet his wage demands for a renewal, resulting in the striker being linked with a number of clubs, including Man United. A collection of links. Thiago Motta has worked with Zirksee before and it’s no wonder he wants to reunite with him in Turin.
Swap trading is the best solution for Manchester
Dušan Vlahovic has proven to be a deadly marksman in both Serie A and the Champions League, and Manchester United will be confident he will fire all guns blazing in the Premier League. The former Fiorentina hitman could be open to a move to England, with the Red Devils likely to be one of the teams that meet his wage requirements.
It remains to be seen how much Manchester United and Juve value Zirksee, but including him in a swap deal could reduce Vlahovic’s price. The latter is valued at £50m on Transfermarkt, a sum that would be considered fair given that he will enter the final 12 months of his contract at the end of the ongoing campaign.
By swapping Dusan Vlahovic for Joshua Zirkzee, United could easily get rid of the flop that former manager Erik ten Hag signed, while also gaining one of the world’s most powerful strikers in the final third. You could do that. Signing Vlahovic would not only be cheaper, but it could also mean the club foregoes a lucrative move for Viktor Gökeres this summer.
