Man Utd set £30m price tag for ‘quality’ INEOS signing after learning of interest from three Euro giants

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·19. März 2026

Man Utd set £30m price tag for ‘quality’ INEOS signing after learning of interest from three Euro giants

Manchester United are preparing to part ways with Joshua Zirkzee just two years into his five-year contract.

Indeed, both the player and the club believe this summer is the best time for him to embark on a new venture.

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Joshua Zirkzee offered Serie A return

He won’t be short of interest, either.

According to CaughtOffside, the ‘quality’ forward has three suitors lining up for his signature in Serie A, with AC Milan, Napoli and Juventus all keen on adding him to their ranks.

A move to any of the clubs would allow Zirkzee the opportunity to revive his currently stagnant career in a more familiar and comfortable environment, as he spent two years in the division with Bologna prior to his Old Trafford switch in July 2024.

Unfortunately for the 24-year-old, he has struggled massively when trying to make an impact in the English top flight.

In fairness to him, he has never been a nailed-on starter under any manager he’s played for, but Zirkzee also hasn’t overly impressed in the chances he has been granted – just like Benjamin Sesko is doing now by making his impact off the bench each week in the short cameos he gets.

(Sesko’s league record since the turn of the year)

When you see Benjamin Sesko warming up, proceed with caution ⚠️ 🔴 @ManUtd
– Sonntag, 15. März 2026

How Zirkzee is faring as of late

The Dutch international has not made a starting XI this calendar year, most recently getting the nod on December 30, 2025, against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite scoring what would end up being United’s only goal of the game in the first half, Zirkzee was hooked at the interval by Ruben Amorim.

Since Michael Carrick took the reins, the striker has featured only four times as a substitute and for a total of 28 minutes. He was injured for the wins over Arsenal and Manchester City, and was an unused option against Fulham, Everton and Aston Villa.

It’s thought that United will demand around £30 million to facilitate his departure in the coming months, although the trio of Italian clubs contemplating their pursuits are hoping to take the Bayern Munich graduate on loan for 2026/2027.