Initially, it was Thiago Motta who wanted to bring him to Turin, but Joshua Zirkzee's name has never left Juventus' radar. Especially now, when Paris Saint-Germain are not ready to give up Randal Kolo Muani unless their €50 million asking price is met, while Ekhator is already injured.
For this reason, Juventus directors Giovanni Carnevali and Frederic Massara have turned their attention back to the Dutch striker from Manchester United, who has also left his mark during his time at Bologna. The Bianconeri are assessing the player's willingness to return to Serie A, as well as the conditions set by the English club, where Zirkzee has failed to fully convince with his performances since his transfer to the Premier League.
According to estimates, the 24-year-old's transfer fee is around 35 to 40 million euros. Manchester United are also open to a loan deal, possibly with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
In terms of salary, the former Bayern Munich striker earns around €4m per season, a figure that is in line with Juventus' new financial parameters. He would be paid less than Jonathan David, who earns €6m per season, and also less than Kolo Muani, who, if the transfer goes through, is expected to earn around €5m per year.
If negotiations progress, Joshua Zirkzee could be one of the most important reinforcements that Juventus will make available to coach Luciano Spalletti.
