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Man United List Joshua Zirkzee for £30 m Sale

7/29/2026

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Manchester United have made Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee available for transfer this summer.
United have told Juventus and Como that they prefer a straight sale for £30 million.
Juventus, Como and AS Roma are reportedly arranging loan deals that include an option or obligation to buy.
Zirkzee arrived from Bologna in 2024 for £36.5 million and has nine goals, four assists and only five Premier League starts in 75 United appearances.

History

Historical Context

In summer 1998 Sir Alex Ferguson broke United’s transfer record by paying £12.6 million for striker Dwight Yorke from Aston Villa, a move that helped secure the 1998-99 Premier League title. That season also saw a £623.4 million BSkyB takeover bid, reflecting the club’s growing commercial clout and its willingness to trade high-value players such as Yorke, Jaap Stam and later Joshua Zirkzee.

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Story summary

Manchester United have made Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee available for transfer this summer.
United have told Juventus and Como that they prefer a straight sale for £30 million.
Juventus, Como and AS Roma are reportedly arranging loan deals that include an option or obligation to buy.
Zirkzee arrived from Bologna in 2024 for £36.5 million and has nine goals, four assists and only five Premier League starts in 75 United appearances.

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