Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim this season - and could leave in January with his World Cup hopes in the balance
Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United
Joshua Zirkzee could leave Manchester United in the January window
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Roma have made the first move to try and sign Manchester United outcast Joshua Zirkzee. The Italian giants have sounded out United and Zirkzee’s representatives about a January loan switch.
Roma face major competition as there is also interest from Everton, West Ham, PSV Eindhoven and Juventus in the race to sign the Dutch forward. But Roma believe the 24-year-old is open to a move back to Italy as he made his name with Bologna.
They are also willing to offer a loan switch with an option to make it permanent depending on appearances and also whether they make European football next season.
Zirkzee has found himself out in the cold at Old Trafford this season and has yet to start a Premier League game.
There may be an opportunity if Benjamin Sesko is out but his injury is not thought to be serious, although United boss Ruben Amorim has been reluctant to allow players to go if it leaves him short.
Zirkzee is anxious about getting enough game time and minutes to ensure that he is contention for the Holland World Cup squad. He has won six caps but is now facing being left out in the cold for Holland because of his situation at Manchester United.
Everton and West Ham are both trying to improve their forward options and may also be open to January moves. But Zirkzee may prefer Italy and a guarantee of game time and a better chance of putting himself in the frame for next year’s World Cup.
Joshua Zirkzee has been left out in the cold by manager Ruben Amorim
Joshua Zirkzee has been left out in the cold by manager Ruben Amorim
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Everton have also been linked heavily with Ivan Toney who may be able to move in January from his time in Saudi Arabia.
PSV are also keen on a January loan deal and are considering a firm offer while Juventus have also been linked with Zirkzee if United sanction a loan move.