Joshua Zirkzee is open to leaving Manchester United in the summer amid his limited playing time this season, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Dutch forward has reportedly opened the door to a potential off-season departure, with several Premier League and Italian clubs monitoring his situation.
Zirkzee has made only four Premier League starts this season and was an unused substitute for a second game in a row in United’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Friday.
The 24-year-old scored his only league goal of the 2025/26 campaign in United’s 1-1 draw with bottom-placed Wolves in December.
Joshua Zirkzee Wants Old Trafford Exit
Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United while playing Wolverhampton Wanderers
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that several Premier League clubs have already been making calls for Zirkzee amid his desire to leave United this summer:
“I can guarantee you guys that the desire of Joshua Zirkzee is to change [clubs] in the summer transfer window.
“Joshua Zirkzee would welcome a transfer out of Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
“From now to the end of the season, Zirkzee will stay as a top professional, super focused on helping Manchester United, on doing his best for Man United as he always did, but then in the summer, he's expected to leave.
“There is interest from the Premier League. There are some Premier League clubs already calling to understand if there is a chance to sign Joshua Zirkzee in the summer transfer window, but also Italian clubs.”
United signed Zirkzee from Italian side Bologna for £36.5m in the summer of 2024, with the ‘outstanding’ forward penning a five-year contract.
Zirkzee has made 69 appearances for the Old Trafford side, scoring nine goals and providing four assists.
He has played just 28 minutes of Premier League football since the start of the year, with his last appearance coming in the 2-1 loss to Newcastle earlier this month.
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Where Could Zirkzee Head Next?
Joshua Zirkzee celebrating after scoring for Manchester United against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League
Amid Zirkzee’s emerging plans to depart United this summer, we asked ChatGPT to name three potential transfer destinations for the 'elite' Dutch forward:
AC Milan – offers a familiar environment where his style is already proven, giving him the chance to rebuild confidence and play a central role in a system that suits him.
Juventus – presents a clearer route to regular starts at a top club, appealing for a player who needs consistent minutes to develop and establish himself.
West Ham United – provides the opportunity to stay in the Premier League while stepping into a more important role, avoiding another adjustment period and gaining steady game time.
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