Juventus Told to Pursue Joshua Zirkzee as Replacement for Man Utd, PSG Target

Former England manager Fabio Capello has encouraged Juventus to sign Joshua Zirkzee as a replacement for Vlahović, urging the club to move for the struggling Manchester United forward.

“Now, Dusan—what’s next? I mention departures because it seems Vlahović and Juventus are heading for a split,” Capello said (h/t The Mirror).

“In that case, Juve would need a new striker, especially with Kolo Muani’s future uncertain (he’s still owned by PSG). Who would I pick as the new number nine for the Bianconeri? I’d go straight for Joshua Zirkzee, who showed real class in Serie A.

“Though he’s struggled at Manchester United, now might be the right time to bring the Dutchman back to Italy. Zirkzee would also cost less than the frequently linked Viktor Gyökeres.

“The Swede was a goal machine at Sporting, but at 27, he’s never faced a top-tier league like ours. In short, I believe the safer bet is the former Bologna man.”

GIVE ME SPORT reported this week that Manchester United could be offered the chance to sign Vlahović, who is keen on a move to England for the first time in his career. The striker has reportedly accepted that he is not part of Juventus’ long-term plans and recognizes the need for a fresh start to secure consistent playing time.

The report also claims that Manchester United are firmly on Vlahović’s radar. After tallying 20 goal contributions across all competitions during the 2024-25 season, he is said to be confident in his ability to adapt to the demands of the Premier League.