While Zirkzee remains the primary target for Luciano Spalletti, Juventus are not putting all their eggs in one basket. The club hierarchy is aware that negotiations with United could prove complicated given the differing views on the transfer formula. As a result, the Bianconeri are monitoring the situation at Chelsea, where a bloated squad could lead to late opportunities in the final weeks of the window.
If a move for the United forward fails to materialise, Juve have identified two young Premier League alternatives. The report adds that both Liam Delap and summer signing Emmanuel Emegha could potentially become available for loans from the London club. Spalletti is specifically looking for a tall, physical presence to lead the line following the departure of Dusan Vlahovic, and both Chelsea-owned strikers fit the profile required to compete in the Scudetto race.