The ObstacleUnited rejected loan proposals for Zirkzee during the January window, demanding either a clean sale or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause attached. That gap – between United wanting certainty and Juventus wanting flexibility – is the one obstacle separating the two clubs. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMassara FactorNew Juventus sporting director Ricky Massara is a key driver of the interest. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAlas, until Juventus can bridge the structural gap that has defined this saga since January, the move will continue to spin its wheels. United's contingency planning suggests they are prepared to move on regardless – but only on terms that suit them, not Turin.