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·19 August 2026
Juventus face a Serie A competition for Man Utd star

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·19 August 2026

Joshua Zirkzee is one of the players Juventus want to add to their squad during this transfer window, but the Bianconeri will now face competition from Napoli for his signature. The Dutch attacker remains a player of interest despite his mixed spell in England.
Zirkzee will be allowed to leave Manchester United for the right price, and he has already shown that he is one of the top players in Serie A before making the move to England. His previous performances continue to attract attention from clubs in Italy.
Juventus wanted to sign Zirkzee when he was at Bologna, but United won the race to bring him to the club. He is now viewed as a player who could be sold, creating another opportunity for Juventus to pursue a deal.
The attacker has not met expectations in the way the club had hoped, and he remains one of the players they are prepared to allow to leave. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus want to add him to Luciano Spalletti’s squad, and they have continued working to strengthen their group over the last few weeks.
Zirkzee could become one of the late arrivals in the transfer window if an agreement can be reached, but Juventus are no longer alone in the race to secure his services.
The report states that Napoli have now emerged as a target for Zirkzee as well, and they are prepared to battle the Old Lady for the opportunity to bring the Dutchman into their squad.
That competition could make the pursuit more challenging for Juventus as both clubs look to strengthen their attacking options before the transfer window closes. Zirkzee’s previous success in Serie A means he remains an attractive option for teams seeking a proven forward.
Max Allegri wants to work with the Dutchman, but Juventus must now overcome genuine competition from Napoli if they are to complete the transfer. The coming weeks could prove decisive as both clubs continue their efforts to secure the striker’s signature before the window comes to an end.







































