Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly given the green light to a return to Serie A, with Juventus now stepping up talks with Manchester United over a deal for the Dutch striker.According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio and Sky Sport Italia, negotiations between Juventus and the player's representatives have intensified in recent days, with the 25-year-old already agreeing in principle to join the Turin giants.The focus has now shifted to talks between the two clubs.Zirkzee has many suitors in ItalyManchester United are said to be open to sending Zirkzee to The Old Turin Lady on an initial loan despite the striker still being under contract at Old Trafford until 2029. Discussions are expected to centre on whether the move will include an option to buy or an obligation to make the transfer permanent, as well as the financial details of the agreement.Zirkzee appears to be surplus to requirements at United after struggling to make the desired impact following his move from Bologna two years ago.The Dutch international has managed just nine goals and four assists in 75 appearances for the Red Devils, a significant drop from the form that earned him his Premier League switch. During his final season with Bologna, he registered 14 goals and nine assists in 58 matches to establish himself as one of Serie A's most exciting forwards.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878553##The Bianconeri head coach Luciano Spalletti is understood to have made Zirkzee his top attacking target after completing the permanent signing of Randal Kolo Muani, who impressed during his loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain in the first half of 2025.Sporting director Ricky Massara is also believed to be pushing to complete the deal, although Parma striker Mateo Pellegrino remains an alternative should negotiations with Manchester United fail to reach a successful conclusion.For now, however, Zirkzee remains Juventus' priority as the Italian giants look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season.Man Utd hold Zirkzee hostage: Serie A heavyweights beg for his January release