Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee: A Short-Lived Stint?

Looks like Manchester United is thinking about letting go of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, and it’s kind of surprising since he just got here a few months ago. The 23-year-old joined from Bologna over the summer for a big fee of £36.5 million, but he hasn’t really made a splash in the Premier League.

A Disappointing Start

At first, things seemed promising. Zirkzee even scored a winner in his debut against Fulham. But after that, he’s managed just one goal and two assists in 17 games, which isn’t really cutting it considering the price tag. It’s clear he’s had a tough time getting used to the fast pace of English football. Even Fabio Capello, a former England manager, pointed out how different Zirkzee’s play has been between Italy and England.

Managerial Changes and Transfer Plans

With Ruben Amorim now in charge at Manchester United, Zirkzee’s future seems even more uncertain. There are rumours that Amorim doesn’t see him in his plans moving forward and might already be looking to make changes in the squad when the transfer window opens.

Potential Destinations

As Manchester United contemplates Zirkzee’s future, several clubs are reportedly showing interest:

1. Serie A Return: Italian clubs are keeping a close eye on the situation, with a potential return to Serie A on the cards.
2. Juventus Interest: Tuttosport reports that Juventus is leading the race for a potential loan deal for Zirkzee

Looking Ahead

Meanwhile, United is also on the lookout for new players to fill that spot. There’s talk of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP being Amorim’s “dream” signing, but any move for him likely won’t happen until after the 2024/25 season.

With January’s transfer window coming up, all eyes are on Old Trafford to see if Zirkzee’s time here is about to wrap up. Right now, it feels like his future is up in the air, and a loan or permanent transfer could be in the cards.

Zirkzee’s performance since joining Manchester United