Joshua Zirkzee’s international success has forced Man United into a rethink amid renewed interest

Manchester United has reportedly increased its asking price for striker Joshua Zirkzee to €35 million (£30 million) following renewed interest from Serie A sides Juventus and Fiorentina. The 25-year-old forward caught the attention of Italian suitors after scoring for the Netherlands against Serbia in the Nations League, despite playing just 70 minutes across all competitions for United this season.

Zirkzee rejected a move to Fiorentina during the summer transfer window, while a deadline-day approach from Everton also fell through. United manager Michael Carrick has preferred Matheus Cunha over Zirkzee to cover for the injured Benjamin Sesko, making a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy possible during the January transfer window.