{
  "id": 3886714,
  "title": "Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/fiorentina-in-talks-with-man-united-over-zirkzee-loan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T04:31:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/fiorentina-in-talks-with-man-united-over-zirkzee-loan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fiorentina is engaging in discussions with Manchester United about a potential loan deal for their forward Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch international is set to leave Old Trafford this summer and has caught the eye of clubs across Europe. The negotiations between Fiorentina and United involve a loan extension until the end of the season with the possibility of making the transfer permanent next summer. Zirkzee, who still has three years left on his contract, is willing to move to the Serie A club. While an agreement is not considered imminent, there is hope that a deal can be finalized before the transfer deadline on September 1st. Zirkzee transferred from Bologna to Manchester United for £36.5 million in 2024, having been recognized as the Serie A's Under-23 player of the season for the 2023-24 campaign. He scored on his debut, a 1-0 victory over Fulham. However, Zirkzee has faced challenges in breaking through the first team at United, featuring in only 27 starts out of 75 appearances during his two-year spell at the club. The 25-year-old managed to score nine goals in all competitions for United during the 2025-26 season.",
  "summary": "Fiorentina are in talks with Manchester United over an initial loan move for forward Joshua Zirkzee. The Netherlands international can leave Old Trafford this summer and has attracted interest from across Europe. Talks are taking place between Fiorentina and United over what would be a loan until the end of the season with an option to potentially […]",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fiorentina in talks to sign Joshua Zirkzee on loan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fiorentina-in-talks-to-sign-joshua-zirkzee-on-loan",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fiorentina-in-talks-with-man-united-over-zirkzee-loan",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:30:17.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}