Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly not pleased with his limited game time under Ruben Amorim and has been tipped to leave when the transfer window opens in January.
Zirkzee scored 11 Serie A goals and assisted five others for Bologna during the 2023–24 campaign, form which prompted United to pay £36.5 million ($49 million) for his services.
However, he has failed to hit the ground running in the Premier League despite scoring the winning goal on his debut. Having shown just flashes of what he is capable of last season, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko this season means he’ll have to play from the bench.
New report from The Times have now claim that Zirkzee would “consider” leaving United when the January transfer window opens.
Joshua Zirkzee looks from the sideline during the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
According to the report, Roma are “monitoring” the situation with a view to potentially putting forward a January loan bid. The newspaper also notes Como interest, with Gazzetta dello Sport elaborating on that.
While Roma would prefer a loan because of Financial Fair Play regulations, Como have greater financial resources and are “seriously considering” the possibility of a permanent transfer.
With the World Cup set to hold next year, Zirkzee understands he need playing time to make the national team list. The Netherland international has only played 74 minutes in the Premier League, coming across three substitute appearances, and is yet to start.
Zirkzee’s Bologna form saw him earn a place in the Netherlands’ Euro 2024 squad, an uncapped selection by manager Ronald Koeman. However, the 24-year-old dropped out of the squad not long after and hasn’t been called up in 11 months.
Netherland currently top UEFA Group G and look good to qualify next month, playing regular club football is the only route for Zirkzee to make his country 2026 World Cup squad.
