J. Zirkzee Transfer from Manchester United to Napoli
Napoli has inquired about Joshua Zirkzee, who is also being pursued by Juventus. With the potential departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli is considering young talents like Zirkzee, who can play as a number nine or ten, and fit into different tactical setups.
Napoli has inquired about Joshua Zirkzee. However, there is a salary obstacle, and Napoli's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, wanted him as early as March.
Napoli has expressed interest in acquiring Joshua Zirkzee, a forward from Manchester United, as a potential replacement following Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's departure. Zirkzee's ability to perform both as a number nine and a number ten makes him a versatile candidate for Napoli. Nevertheless, Manchester United is not considering a loan arrangement, having invested 40 million euros plus commissions to sign him from Bologna, and are therefore unwilling to accept a financial loss. Zirkzee's annual salary of 5 million euros presents a substantial challenge for Napoli, as only Lukaku earns more at the club with a salary of 6 million euros per year. Earlier, in March, Napoli had made preliminary contact to evaluate the possibility of a deal, but they retreated due to salary concerns, possibly in anticipation of a new managerial appointment. With Antonio Conte now at the helm, the Lukaku deal has seen progress.
Joshua Zirkzee is also attracting interest from Napoli. Juventus chief Cristiano Giuntoli, while discussing potential transfers, mentioned that they are keeping an eye on interesting opportunities, indicating interest from Napoli as well.
Joshua Zirkzee is determined to fight for his future at Manchester United, despite growing interest from Serie A clubs. United paid £36.5m to sign Zirkzee from Bologna during the summer, but he has struggled for form. Napoli are chasing a January move for him.
Napoli is willing to consider a player exchange involving Joshua Zirkzee as part of the agreement to acquire Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Manchester United. Zirkzee, who shone in Serie A with 12 goals last year, is also targeted by Juventus.
Joshua Zirkzee hasn’t impressed since his transfer from Bologna, and a swap deal involving him and Victor Osimhen is being considered by Manchester United and Napoli. Zirkzee appeared to flourish in Serie A and would likely be interested in joining Napoli, who are competing for the Scudetto.
According to TuttoMercato, Napoli is also interested in Joshua Zirkzee. Napoli is still pleased with Romelu Lukaku but wants another striker. The club hopes to sell Victor Osimhen this winter to fund a new striker. Zirkzee is one of the top two strikers on Napoli's wishlist, but any move depends on Manchester United's willingness to cooperate.
Napoli is also interested in Joshua Zirkzee, who is currently sidelined at Manchester United. Napoli hopes to sell Victor Osimhen this winter to fund the purchase of another striker, with Zirkzee being one of their top two targets.
Napoli has started internal discussions regarding Joshua Zirkzee in recent weeks. Giovanni Manna and Antonio Conte both hold Zirkzee in high regard. The strong interest from Manchester United in Victor Osimhen may pave the way for negotiations involving Zirkzee.
Napoli is targeting Joshua Zirkzee, who transferred from Bologna to Manchester United in the summer. There are reports of a fallout between the Dutch player and the Red Devils, and if Manchester United opens up to a transfer in January, Napoli might try to expedite their planned summer investment in the striker during the winter transfer window.
Joshua Zirkzee continues to be linked with a return to Italy, with Napoli being one of the clubs linked for the forward. Zirkzee's agent is reportedly set to meet with United in the 'next few days' to understand their plan for the striker amid talk of a return to Serie A, where he excelled at Bologna before his switch to Old Trafford over the summer.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte is reportedly interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. Zirkzee has struggled for consistency at United, and it is reported that Conte has approved Napoli's pursuit of the Dutch striker. Zirkzee joined Manchester United from Bologna last summer in a £36.5m deal. He is said to be interested in returning to Serie A after a successful campaign with Bologna, where he scored 12 goals and provided seven assists in 37 appearances last season. Conte has been a longtime admirer and had previously attempted to sign him before United succeeded.
Antonio Conte reportedly wants Napoli to secure another transfer from Manchester United, following the success with former Red Devils star Scott McTominay. Napoli is heavily tipped to raid Manchester United for forward Joshua Zirkzee. Italian outlet Il Mattino reports that Conte has given the 'green light' for Napoli to secure Zirkzee's signing ahead of Juventus.
Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on Napoli securing a transfer for Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. Despite claims from Italian agent Vincenzo Morabito suggesting that Zirkzee will not be transferring in January, Il Mattino reports that Conte has approved for Napoli to join the pursuit for the Netherlands international. It is understood that Zirkzee is himself interested in returning to Serie A in the upcoming January transfer window.
Speculation in recent weeks suggested Zirkzee is at the top of the list of potential departures from Manchester United. However, his agent Vincenzo Morabito claims that speculation linking Zirkzee to Napoli is inaccurate and he is exempt from a January exit. Morabito stated, 'I can exclude a transfer of Zirkzee to Napoli in January. Players at this level hardly move when the league is underway.'
Napoli is considering Joshua Zirkzee as one of their primary targets for the upcoming January transfer window. The decision to pursue Zirkzee heavily depends on the future of Victor Osimhen. Napoli's interest is influenced by potential funds from Osimhen's transfer.
Napoli seem to be on the verge of signing Joshua Zirkzee, as head coach Antonio Conte remains optimistic about finalizing the deal. Conte has expressed his approval for Zirkzee's arrival in the January transfer window, noting that the striker has not been impressive at Manchester United and would welcome a return to Italy following his successful stint with Bologna last season. Conte had expressed his interest in Zirkzee last summer, but the financial demands were too high.
Napoli is interested in Joshua Zirkzee and is reportedly ready to include Victor Osimhen, currently playing for Galatasaray, in the deal to acquire Zirkzee.
Manchester United is reportedly ready to offer Joshua Zirkzee, valued at 40 million euros, as part of a deal for Victor Osimhen. However, this option seems unlikely for January as Napoli plans to keep Raspadori as an alternative to McTominay and focus more on strengthening the defense.
Napoli is also interested in Zirkzee and is exploring various options. The potential acquisition could be a dry loan in January with a view to a permanent transfer in June.
Joshua Zirkzee, who recently joined Manchester United from Bologna for £36.5 million, is reportedly not in Ruben Amorim's plans and might be used as a makeweight in a deal to bring Victor Osimhen to Manchester United.
Joshua Zirkzee could be involved in a swap deal where Manchester United offers Zirkzee plus £25m for Napoli's Victor Osimhen. The move is being explored by United's new boss, Ruben Amorim, who aims to replace Zirkzee with a world-class striker.
Joshua Zirkzee reportedly looks set to have offers from AC Milan and Napoli this January. Napoli seems to be showing strong interest in Zirkzee in a potential loan to buy move. Negotiations are expected to advance in the coming weeks, and a clearer idea about Zirkzee's situation might emerge just before the January transfer window opens.
Joshua Zirkzee has been included in Manchester United's proposal to Napoli as part of a cash-plus-player swap deal for Victor Osimhen, with the proposal being labeled as a 'dud'. Zirkzee has found it challenging to make an impact at Manchester United since his £36.5 million transfer from Bologna. Napoli reportedly have reservations about the viability of the proposal, expressing a preference for a cash-only sale for Osimhen. It has been reported that Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, does not consider Zirkzee an adequate striker for his system.
Joshua Zirkzee, who joined Manchester United from Bologna in the summer for €42.5 million, might be offered to Napoli in 2025 as part of a player-plus-cash deal for Victor Osimhen. Zirkzee, initially signed under Erik ten Hag, has struggled at Manchester United, scoring only one goal and providing two assists in 17 matches.
Manchester United are planning to send Joshua Zirkzee to Napoli in order to sign their star forward Victor Osimhen.
Manchester United is willing to let Joshua Zirkzee go as part of a swap deal with Napoli, as reported by Il Mattino. The deal involves Manchester United targeting Victor Osimhen and offering Zirkzee in exchange.
Joshua Zirkzee, an ex-Bologna player, is proposed by Manchester United in a swap deal for Victor Osimhen. However, Napoli prefers a cash-only deal and is not interested in player exchanges.
Manchester United are considering a swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Zirkzee, who has struggled since joining Man Utd from Bologna, could be sent to Napoli as part of a part-exchange deal for Osimhen. Manchester United would need to offer cash plus Zirkzee for Osimhen. There is also interest from Juventus, where his former coach Thiago Motta values him.
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