Manchester United are considering a player-plus-cash move for Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao, with Joshua Zirkzee potentially heading in the opposite direction.
The transfer could see the Red Devils offer around €30million plus the Netherlands forward.
Sport Mediaset reports that United are currently the club showing the strongest interest in Conceicao, who Juventus value at between €50m and €60m.
The Serie A club could lower that asking price if Zirkzee is included in negotiations. Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is reportedly an admirer of the 25-year-old, who would be open to returning to Italy.
Francisco Conceicao to Manchester United swap takes shape
Sport Mediaset says United could offer €30m, around £25m, plus Zirkzee for the Portugal international.
Super-agent Jorge Mendes is said to be involved and could present an opening proposal to Juventus in the coming days. However, no formal offer or agreement has yet been reported.
Zirkzee’s position makes the proposed structure particularly interesting.
United are open to reshaping their attacking options this summer, although Michael Carrick needs sufficient depth before approving departures.
ReadManUtd reported on Friday that United had also submitted a £30m bid for striker Igor Thiago as Carrick looks to add further firepower before the new campaign. Another attacking arrival could give United greater flexibility over Zirkzee’s future.
Conceicao would offer a different profile.
The 23-year-old primarily operates from the right and is dangerous when carrying the ball directly at defenders. Juventus only signed him permanently from Porto last summer, but could now consider another significant change to their attack.
United’s interest is therefore worth watching, particularly with Zirkzee already attracting Juventus attention.
For now, though, this remains a proposed swap structure rather than an advanced transfer.
