Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Fiorentina open talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee could return to Serie A as Fiorentina negotiate a loan deal with Manchester United.
J. Zirkzee
player
Player
Joshua Zirkzee
Current club
Manchester United
Linked club
Fiorentina
Position
Forward
What happened. Fiorentina are in talks with Manchester United over an initial loan move for forward Joshua Zirkzee, with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer.
- Zirkzee can leave Old Trafford this summer and has attracted interest from across Europe.
- The Netherlands international is open to moving to the Serie A club.
- An agreement is not close, but optimism exists before the 1 September deadline.
Talks are ongoing, with optimism a deal can be reached before the transfer deadline on 1 September.
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