Manchester United are in discussions with Napoli regarding a potential transfer for forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to recent reporting from Sky Sports. The Italian club has intensified their search for attacking reinforcements following Romelu Lukaku’s move to Fenerbahce, with Zirkzee emerging as a primary target. Sources indicate the Dutch striker is expected to depart Old Trafford this summer, with negotiations between the clubs progressing this week.
Napoli’s interest extends beyond Zirkzee alone. The Serie A side is also exploring options to sign Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus as they reshape their forward line. However, any formal offers for these players remain on hold until Napoli completes another striker sale, freeing up the necessary financial resources to pursue their targets.
Manchester United have signaled openness to Zirkzee’s departure, though they will demand specific conditions be met. Should a loan arrangement be proposed, the club insists on a mandatory purchase obligation rather than an optional one, preventing scenarios where interested parties could allow deals to expire. Zirkzee, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2024 for £36.5 million, managed just five league starts last season and has accumulated nine goals and four assists across 75 appearances since joining.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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