Manchester United in 'advanced talks' to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic

manchester united Forward Joshua Zirkzee made a decent cameo off the bench and scored the winning penalty. Arsenal in your FA Cup crash earlier today. However, doubts remain over his future at Old Trafford, especially given a lackluster six months in the first division since I arrived from Bologna in the summer.

Zirkzee has been linked with a return to Italy with Juventus reportedly interested in his signature and it has now emerged that the Bianconeri and the Red Devils are in “advanced talks” over a swap deal between the Dutchman and Juve star Dusan Vlahovic. according to Spanish source Fichajes (h/t 90min).

Vlahovic's contract with Juventus expires in June 2026 and the Italians appear unwilling to budge on his salary demands for a renewal, resulting in the striker being linked with several clubs, including Man United. Thiago Motta has previously worked with Zirkzee, so it is not surprising that he wants to meet him in Turin.

Swap deal is best possible solution for Man Utd

Dusan Vlahovic has proven to be a lethal shooter in both Serie A and the champions leagueso Manchester United will be sure to go all out in the Premier League as well. The former Fiorentina hitman could also be open to a move to England and the Red Devils are likely to be among those to meet his salary requirements.

It remains to be seen how much Man United and Juve value Zirkzee, as his inclusion in a swap deal would reduce Vlahovic's price tag. the latter The valuation on Transfermarkt stands at £50m.a fee that could be considered fair given that his contract will enter its final 12 months at the end of the current campaign.

By swapping Joshua Zirkzee and Dusan Vlahovic, United could easily get rid of a flop that their former manager, Erik ten Hag had signed, while getting one of the most powerful forwards in the world in the final third. Not only would the signing of Vlahovic come at a reduced price, but it could also see the club give up the lucrative move for Viktor Gyokeres in the summer.