Manchester United’s pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen appears to be nearing completion as reports from Italy suggest Joshua Zirkzee is set to depart for Juventus during the January transfer window.
Zirkzee’s Struggles at Old Trafford
Since joining Manchester United last summer, Zirkzee has struggled to make an impact. Despite a managerial change with Ruben Amorim at the helm, the Dutch forward has failed to secure a regular starting role.
His struggles were underscored in a recent match where Amorim substituted him after just 30 minutes, a decision that left Zirkzee visibly frustrated as he exited the pitch amidst jeers from home fans.
United, currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, are in dire need of a reliable goal-scorer.
Both Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund have fallen short of expectations, prompting the club to seek reinforcements.
Juventus Move Nearing Completion
Italian outlets, including Gazzetta dello Sport and journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, report that Juventus are in advanced talks with Zirkzee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian.
According to these sources, a foundational agreement has been reached, and Zirkzee is eager to return to Italy, where he thrived under his former coach at Bologna.
Victor Osimhen Deal Close to Finalization
Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen’s camp has reportedly confirmed that a move to Manchester United is imminent as revealed in a previous report from Sports Buddy.
The Nigerian forward, on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in stellar form this season, making him a prime target for the Red Devils.
Osimhen’s potential arrival could provide United with the much-needed attacking spark to revitalize their faltering campaign. With Zirkzee set to move on, the path is clear for United to secure one of Africa’s top goal-scorers in Osimhen.
