In an exclusive revelation from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United have given the nod of approval to a loan offer for Dutch shot-stopper Zylkiser, but with a mandatory buyout attached. Meanwhile, Juventus have coveted the young striker so much that they are even willing to take a pure loan or with an option to buy him out.
New Juventus manager Juan Motta is said to have a penchant for Zirkerze, having successfully explored his potential during his time at Bologna. Now, Motta is eager to incorporate the Dutch star into Juventus in a bid to boost the team's firepower. However, the deal has not been a smooth one, with Juventus insisting on Manchester United's loan agreement as the only condition.
There have been frequent contacts between the two clubs, and Juventus' loss in the Supercoppa Italiana may have pushed negotiations to accelerate. In light of Milik's absence, Juventus will have to rely on Vlahovic to carry the load, and despite his impressive early season performances, the necessary rest is equally important. As a result, the team is in dire need of a new striker to share the attacking pressure.
Zirkezer's style of play is right up Motta's alley, as he is a winger with organizational skills, exactly the type Juventus are looking for. Sporting director Giuntoli has already begun to lay the groundwork, and Zirkezer's agent Kia Zurabuchin is also playing a key role in the negotiations. They have reached a preliminary agreement with the Juventus management, and Zielkiser himself is eager to return to the Italian game.
Although Juventus also need to replenish their troops on the defensive end, especially in the face of Danilo's departure and Bremer and Kaval's injury woes, the team has limited funds in the transfer window. As a result, they preferred to invest money in the introduction of defenders, while on the attacking end, they had to accept the option of a loan deal for Zilkidze.
United, for their part, originally rejected Juventus' pure loan offer, but after a series of negotiations they agreed to a loan but insisted on a mandatory buyout clause. Juventus, on the other hand, wanted a pure loan or with an option to buy out clause in order to delay spending on reinforcements before the summer.
Despite the rapport between the two sides, no direct contact has been made. Juventus are also eyeing other targets such as Paris Saint-Germain's Mouani, Leverkusen's Schick and Napoli's Raspadoli. However, Zylkiser remains one of Juventus' top choices for reinforcements.
