Overview
- Manchester United have made formal enquiries for Francisco Conceição and are reported to have offered about €30 million plus Joshua Zirkzee, according to multiple outlets on August 2, 2026.
- Juventus value Conceição at roughly €50–60 million and have told suitors they would accept a lower cash fee only if Zirkzee is included in the package or the price reaches about €60 million.
- Reports say Joshua Zirkzee has given the green light to move to Turin and that Juventus prefer a loan-with-option model similar to the Marcus Rashford arrangement rather than an immediate permanent buy.
- Juventus’ recent forward signings, including Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic, have tightened roster and budget space and make the sale of Jonathan David a near-term prerequisite for further arrivals.
- Super-agent Jorge Mendes and sporting director Ricky Massara are said to be driving talks and the deal’s outcome will hinge on Juventus finding a buyer for David or accepting Zirkzee as a makeweight, with Liverpool and Chelsea-linked alternatives keeping the market fluid.