Manchester United could sign the Belgian top scorer for £35 million! The sale of Zirkzee is stalled, with Juventus refusing a mandatory buyout clause.

Joshua Zirkzee, whom Manchester United are willing to sell, has once again drawn interest from various quarters. Juventus has looked into his situation, and two Premier League clubs have also shown interest. Ajax of the Dutch league inquired about him, but having brought in Marcos Leonardo from Al Hilal and Toluwalase Arokodare from Wolves, the Amsterdam side is unlikely to proceed with this transaction.

Zirkzee put in an impressive performance in Manchester United's friendly against Rosenborg, scoring a brilliant goal and providing an assist, which boosted his appeal. That match showed other clubs that the 24-year-old Dutch striker can still be effective when facing opponents with less intense pressing and a slower tempo.

Juventus is the club most closely linked with Zirkzee. According to *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, they have started preliminary talks with Manchester United. However, there is a key disagreement: while both clubs agree on a loan with an option to buy, the Old Lady wants only a conditional buyout clause, whereas the Red Devils insist on a mandatory purchase obligation.

The difference between the two is similar to the terms of last season's loans of Rashford to Barcelona and Højlund to Napoli. Barcelona had the option to buy Rashford for €30 million but did not use it, so he had to return to United. Napoli, on the other hand, would have triggered a mandatory €44 million buyout if they qualified for the Champions League, and Højlund has now completed a permanent transfer.

Manchester United wants Juventus to unconditionally buy Zirkzee next summer, while Juventus prefers a non-binding option to purchase. To reach a deal, both sides will need to continue negotiating. If they can offload Zirkzee, Carrick could still have a chance to sign another backup striker this summer.

However, Danny Welbeck, a former academy player who had been linked with United over the past two years, is now completely out of the picture. The 35-year-old "Black Pearl" has agreed to join Chelsea on a two-year contract, and he will link up with the Blues for their preseason tour in Hong Kong, China.

According to The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Manchester United held talks with Brighton about re-signing Welbeck in both 2024 and 2025, with negotiations progressing quite far last year but ultimately falling through. This summer, the club has made no moves to bring him back, despite many fans and former players expressing their desire for his return through social media.

Over the past two seasons, Welbeck has been highly efficient, scoring 23 Premier League goals. Manchester United is also searching the transfer market for a striker to ease the attacking burden on Sesko. However, if Rashford stays, the club might feel they already have enough options in the center-forward position, given that Cunha, Mbeumo, and Rashford can all play there.

If they buy a new striker, United's plan is to acquire an experienced Premier League player. Besides Welbeck, Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta has also been a rumored target. However, this week, the forward linked with United is a young prospect.

Belgian media report that Club Brugge's Nicolò Tresoldi has caught Manchester United's attention. Sources in Belgium say that Tresoldi's playing style is exactly the type appreciated by United's data department. The club's new recruitment strategy is to sign players before their value reaches £100 million, and Tresoldi's worth is believed to have the potential to skyrocket in the coming years.

Born in Italy in 2004, Tresoldi is a Germany U21 international striker. He moved to Germany at age 13 and joined the Hannover 96 youth academy. In 2025, he transferred from Hannover in the 2. Bundesliga to Club Brugge. Interestingly, Tresoldi's fame is still limited—a United staff member reportedly did not know who he was when asked about the rumor.

Nevertheless, Tresoldi was the top scorer in the Belgian top flight last season, contributing 23 goals and 9 assists in all competitions, including 19 goals in the Belgian Pro League (13 in the regular season, 6 in the championship playoffs). While the Belgian league is not of the highest level, the player also scored important goals in the Champions League, including against Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Monaco.

Tresoldi turns 22 next month, so he is considered to have great potential. Last year, Manchester United signed goalkeeper Senna Lammens from Belgium, who became a starter, and this could positively influence the club's transfer decisions.

According to rumors, Roma has already made an offer of up to €35 million (around £29 million) for Tresoldi, but it has not been accepted by Club Brugge. The *Manchester Evening News* reports that an offer of £35 million would be enough to secure Tresoldi. Of course, if United wants a striker who can guarantee goals in the Premier League, Tresoldi may not fit the bill—his ability to adapt to English football still needs to be tested.