Overview
- Italian reports say Juventus have resumed negotiations with Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee after targeting him earlier in the window.
- Sporting director Giorgio Chiellini confirmed Juventus halted talks for Youssef En-Nesyri because the forward had doubts and the club would not buy him outright.
- Zirkzee has yet to appear under interim manager Michael Carrick, having missed his first two matchday squads with a muscular problem.
- Roma’s earlier push cooled when United waited for Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo to return from Africa Cup of Nations duty before deciding on Zirkzee’s future.
- The forward is reportedly open to a January return to Serie A to secure regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.