BREAKING: Man Utd ‘offered blockbuster Joshua Zirkzee swap deal’ involving £67m striker

Manchester United may acquire a direct substitute as part of the agreement.

Juventus is pursuing Manchester United attacker Joshua Zirkzee. Image: Getty

Manchester United has allegedly been proposed Dusan Vlahovic in return for Joshua Zirkzee.

Juventus is interested in Zirkzee and may leverage Vlahovic, who has only 18 months remaining on his contract, to entice United into negotiations. Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim expresses his desire for the Dutchman to remain at Old Trafford; yet, a disappointing few months in the Premier League may result in his return to the familiar environment of Serie A.

As reported by talkSPORT, Juventus is willing to utilize Vlahovic as part of a trade to facilitate a transaction for Zirkzee before the month’s conclusion.

Vlahovic is a demonstrated goalscorer, having netted seven goals in Serie A this season and an additional four in the Champions League. Arsenal has monitored him closely in recent years and pursued him vigorously prior to Juventus acquiring him for an estimated £67 million in 2022.

The 24-year-old scored 49 goals in 108 matches for Fiorentina and subsequently netted 53 in 124 appearances for the Bianconeri. He possesses an impressive record at the international level with Serbia.

Vlahovic would be a formidable candidate to immediately integrate into United’s starting lineup due to Rasmus Hojlund’s difficulties this season. The Dane has scored merely two goals in almost 1,000 minutes of Premier League play, whereas Zirkzee has netted three.

United urgently require quality in the central area. Despite their commendable 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday, they maintain one of the worse attacking records in the English Premier League, having scored 23 goals in 20 matches.

Zirkzee thrived in Serie A with Bologna last season, and Juventus is clearly optimistic that he can replicate that performance with a new beginning. The 23-year-old finalized a £36.5 million transfer to Old Trafford in July; nonetheless, he has commenced only seven Premier League matches and has been predominantly unimpressive when utilized.

He had the humiliation of being removed from the game and mockingly applauded by supporters after merely 33 minutes against Newcastle last week, subsequently heading directly into the tunnel. Amorim provided ambiguous indications on Zirkzee’s future over the weekend.

“I wish to retain Zirkzee due to his unwavering commitment,” stated the Portuguese. He is making an effort in training, but we are uncertain; the opportunity remains available. We shall observe the outcome.