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Zirkzee's Salary a Sticking Point for Juve

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Juventus continues its pursuit of Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch forward could join the Italian club on loan with an option to buy for €35 million. However, negotiations are far from finalized, with several hurdles remaining before a deal can be struck.

The transfer fee is just one of the issues. The player's salary is also a concern for the "Bianconeri," who failed to qualify for the Champions League.

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It's no secret that Juventus needs at least one new striker following Dusan Vlahovic's departure and the anticipated transfer of Lois Openda to Lyon. If Randal Kolo Muani arrives from Paris Saint-Germain, the club will not have sufficient funds for another attacking player.

Zirkzee has been on the Turin giants' radar for a long time, even before his €42.5 million move from Bologna to Manchester United in the summer of 2024. In two years at Old Trafford, he scored 9 goals and provided 4 assists in 75 official matches, but he never managed to establish himself as a regular starter.

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