Fiorentina close in on €5m Joshua Zirkzee loan deal

- A J. Zirkzee move to Fiorentina is gathering pace — 6 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (Telegram summary & posts), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
Story log
- 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 28 Aug8 new sources: Fabrizio Romano (Telegram summary & posts), Fabrizio Romano (Telegram/X mirror), Goal, Gazzetta dello Sport — now 9 tracking the story
- 27 AugStory opened — 1 source (BBC Sport)
What the reports say
- Fiorentina have sent an official bid to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — reported as an advanced loan/fee structure (Romano update on talks/offer). — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram summary & posts)
- Fiorentina have sent an official bid to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — a loan with a buy clause and a reported €5m loan fee. — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram/X mirror)
- Manchester United are in talks with Fiorentina over an initial loan move for Joshua Zirkzee; Italian reports suggest a loan fee around €5m. — The Independent (Press Association reporting)
- Reports claim Fiorentina have lodged an offer with Manchester United for a season-long loan for Zirkzee, reportedly costing €5m with an unspecified option to buy. — Football Italia
J. Zirkzee is a 25-year-old centre-forward at Manchester United, rated 73 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 45th of 192 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (30.8% of available minutes). He brings 0.41 goal contributions per 90 (0.27 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zirkzee.
- FFabrizio Romano (Telegram summary & posts)Fiorentina have sent an official bid to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — reported as an advanced loan/fee structure (Romano update on talks/offer).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fiorentina have sent an official bid to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — reported as an advanced loan/fee structure (Romano update on talks/offer).
11h agoRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram/X mirror)Fiorentina have sent an official bid to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — a loan with a buy clause and a reported €5m loan fee.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fiorentina have sent an official bid to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — a loan with a buy clause and a reported €5m loan fee.
1d agoRead full article → - TThe Independent (Press Association reporting)Manchester United are in talks with Fiorentina over an initial loan move for Joshua Zirkzee; Italian reports suggest a loan fee around €5m.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Manchester United are in talks with Fiorentina over an initial loan move for Joshua Zirkzee; Italian reports suggest a loan fee around €5m.
1d agoRead full article → - FFootball ItaliaReports claim Fiorentina have lodged an offer with Manchester United for a season-long loan for Zirkzee, reportedly costing €5m with an unspecified option to buy.Mixed 67%
Reports claim Fiorentina have lodged an offer with Manchester United for a season-long loan for Zirkzee, reportedly costing €5m with an unspecified option to buy.
1d agoRead full article → - GGoalFiorentina are advancing in talks to sign Joshua Zirkzee on a season-long loan with an option to buy; negotiations centre on a significant loan fee.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Fiorentina are advancing in talks to sign Joshua Zirkzee on a season-long loan with an option to buy; negotiations centre on a significant loan fee.
1d agoRead full article → - GGazzetta dello SportFiorentina have made an offer to Manchester United to bring Zirkzee back to Italy — reports place the deal as a loan with an option to buy (reports indicate a ~€5m loan fee).Mixed 54%
Fiorentina have made an offer to Manchester United to bring Zirkzee back to Italy — reports place the deal as a loan with an option to buy (reports indicate a ~€5m loan fee).
1d agoRead full article → - SSky Sport (Italy)Fiorentina have submitted a first official offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — reported as a loan with a right of redemption (loan fee reported around €5m by other Italian outlets).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Fiorentina have submitted a first official offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee — reported as a loan with a right of redemption (loan fee reported around €5m by other Italian outlets).
1d agoRead full article → - BBBC SportFiorentina in talks with Manchester United over a loan for Joshua ZirkzeeMixed 50%
Fiorentina in talks with Manchester United over a loan for Joshua Zirkzee
1d agoRead full article → - SSports MoleA Serie A club (Fiorentina) are in advanced talks to sign Zirkzee on loan from Manchester United — described as a 'mammoth' loan fee by the outlet (no specific figure in the article).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 20%
A Serie A club (Fiorentina) are in advanced talks to sign Zirkzee on loan from Manchester United — described as a 'mammoth' loan fee by the outlet (no specific figure in the article).
1d agoRead full article →