Unless there is a very late, and unexpected, development around Marcus Rashford, it feels as if Manchester United’s deadline-day business will centre around Joshua Zirkzee and the smaller deals they can do.
Fiorentina wanted to take the Netherlands forward on loan, with an option to buy.
United, ideally, would prefer to sell, or at least get a loan with an obligation.
With no agreement possible, Fiorentina are now looking elsewhere.
However, Juventus are keen on Zirkzee, although a move for the 25-year-old hinges on Canada forward Jonathan David leaving for Atletico Madrid.
Zirkzee’s exit might open the door for a left-back or a reinforcement in the forward department, although that too might initially be a loan.