Manchester United and Juventus are at loggerheads in the transfer negotiations for Dutch striker Zirker Zee, with United having agreed to loan out Zirker Zee but with a mandatory buyout clause attached, while Juventus prefers a pure loan or with an option attached.
Juventus' new manager, Juan Motta, has high hopes for Zirkser to breathe new life into the attacking end of the team, as he did at Bologna. However, Manchester United's loan agreement was not an easy one and this was the only option Juventus could accept.
Both clubs have been in constant contact, and Juventus' loss in the Italian Super Cup may have pushed the talks to accelerate. With star striker Milik out of action, Vlahovic has been impressive, but Juventus are still in desperate need of another striker to share the pressure.
Zilkzer's organizational skills match Mota's tactical philosophy, with sporting director Jontoli actively operating and agent Kia Zurabuchin facilitating a preliminary agreement. Zirkezer himself is eager to return to Italy and leave the Premier League.
However, Juventus also has a need for reinforcements in the defensive end, with limited funds, mainly focusing on the introduction of defenders. Manchester United, on the other hand, wanted to profit from the transfer and initially rejected the pure loan offer before agreeing to the conditions, but Juventus still insisted on a pure loan or with an option.
Despite the rapport between the two sides, direct contact has yet to take place. Juventus are also eyeing players such as Mouani, Schick and Raspadoli, but Zylkiser remains one of the top targets.
