Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly exploring a move for Manchester United centre-forward Joshua Zirkzee, with the probability of a transfer currently rated at 55%.
The 24-year-old, listed with a market value of €22.00m, has emerged as a rumoured target for the Bundesliga side, who are said to be monitoring his situation at Old Trafford. Data from Transfermarkt indicates ongoing speculation over a switch from the Premier League to Germany’s top flight.
Zirkzee, born on 22 May 2001 in Schiedam, stands at 1.93m and operates primarily as a centre-forward, preferring his right foot. He holds dual nationality – Netherlands and Nigeria – and is currently on the books at Manchester United, wearing the number 11 shirt. His contract details at United, including the expiry date, are not publicly listed, prompting suggestions he could become a free agent in future if no new deal is agreed.
The Dutch-Nigerian attacker is yet to be formally confirmed as leaving United, and there is no indication that an agreement has been reached between the clubs. However, Leverkusen’s interest, coupled with his €22.00m valuation, has fuelled talk of a possible summer move or a potential free-agent scenario further down the line, should his contract run down.
No official fee has been reported and there is no confirmation of personal terms, but the reported 55% likelihood of the transfer underlines that discussions around his future are at a speculative yet active stage.
Zirkzee’s profile as a tall, technically adept forward with experience in top European leagues fits Leverkusen’s recent recruitment strategy, and a move to the Bundesliga could offer him regular football and a new platform. If the transfer materialises, it could prove a pivotal step in shaping the next phase of his career and enhancing his reputation on the continental stage.
