Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has addressed rumours linking Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee with a move to the Italian club. Speaking to Sky, Giuntoli acknowledged Zirkzee’s talent but emphasised that the Dutch striker is currently under contract with Manchester United. He stated, “Zirkzee is a very good player but he’s under contract at Man United,” and added that Juventus is focusing on other priorities at the moment.
Background on Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee, a 23-year-old forward, joined Manchester United in September 2024. His transfer to the Premier League club was completed in a €40 million deal earlier in July. Zirkzee has been noted for his goal-scoring abilities, as highlighted by Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim, who praised his performance earlier this month. However, Amorim has also critiqued Zirkzee’s positioning in past matches, indicating areas for improvement.
Juventus’ Current Transfer Focus
While speculation about Zirkzee’s potential move to Juventus circulates, Giuntoli clarified that the club is currently awaiting developments regarding Arkadiusz Milik. The director refrained from providing further details on the club’s transfer strategy, indicating that their focus is on different objectives at this time.