Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is reported to be attracting interest from two Serie A clubs as January approaches.<\/p>\n
Zirkzee, who thrived for Bologna before his 2024 switch to Old Trafford, was once billed as a hybrid of Harry Kane and Ronaldinho and even scored a winning goal on his Premier League debut. That early promise has been limited at United, a side that has struggled for goals. Ruben Amorim has understandably prioritised the club\u2019s new attacking recruits, and Zirkzee has managed only 74 minutes in the Premier League so far, across three substitute appearances, and is yet to start.<\/p>\n
United invested in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko to overhaul the attacking third. Rasmus H\u00f8jlund was initially keen to stay but eventually opted for the escape route offered by reigning Italian champions Napoli. Zirkzee, however, remained at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
Reports in The Times suggest the forward would \u201cconsider\u201d leaving United when the January transfer window opens. Roma are said to be \u201cmonitoring\u201d the situation with a view to a possible January loan bid, while interest from Como has been noted and expanded upon by Gazzetta dello Sport. Roma would prefer a loan because of Financial Fair Play regulations; Como, with greater financial resources, are reportedly \u201cseriously considering\u201d a permanent transfer.<\/p>\n
Zirkzee\u2019s earlier form at Bologna earned him a place in the Netherlands\u2019 Euro 2024 squad, an uncapped selection by Ronald Koeman. He made his debut as a substitute in the knockout rounds and has made six appearances in total, scoring once. The 24-year-old dropped out of the squad not long after and has not been called up in 11 months.<\/p>\n
The situation is likely to be watched closely as the January window approaches, with both loan and permanent options reportedly under consideration by the Serie A clubs linked to Zirkzee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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