Juventus are reportedly stepping up their interest in Joshua Zirkzee, with Manchester United said to be open to letting the Dutch forward leave on loan this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport via EPL Index.

The report suggests United are willing to sanction a temporary exit for Zirkzee, who has struggled to nail down a regular role at Old Trafford, as the Serie A giants explore options to bolster their attack.

Details on structure, loan fee or any option-to-buy clause have not been confirmed, and the move remains firmly in the speculation stage. Juventus' level of concrete engagement with United is also unclear from the report, though the interest is described as gathering pace.

Zirkzee arrived in Manchester with high expectations but has yet to fully justify his price tag, and a switch to Turin could offer him the fresh start and consistent minutes he's been missing in England.

Nothing is finalised, and until either club moves beyond exploratory talks, this remains one to watch rather than a done deal.