Manchester United have closed transfer discussions with Roma over the possible sale of Joshua Zirkzee, the Italian club\u2019s sporting director confirmed. Concrete negotiations earlier in the month ended after Roma reassessed targets following the departure of their coach.<\/p>\n
Speaking to DAZN, Roma\u2019s Frederic Massara said negotiations with United had effectively stopped and that Roma were progressing with an alternative. “At the moment, United have closed off all transfer talks after the change of manager,” Massara explained. “I doubt they\u2019ll change their minds.” Massara added that a deal for Atl\u00e9tico Madrid\u2019s Giacomo Raspadori is on the cusp of completion after United made it clear they would not do business over Zirkzee.<\/p>\n
For Zirkzee, the pause in talks leaves his immediate future uncertain. The Dutch forward has not played for his country since November 2024, a run the article links to his struggles at United, and he faces an uphill fight to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup if his club situation does not improve.<\/p>\n
Any change in United\u2019s management could alter the outlook for Zirkzee and other players on the fringes. A new permanent manager, with the likely candidates being Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r or Michael Carrick, may choose to increase opportunities for Zirkzee in the second half of the season. The same decision-making will extend to midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who had grown frustrated with a limited role under Amorim.<\/p>\n
Mainoo could benefit from a tactical reshuffle that moves him away from a cover role for Bruno Fernandes. Temporary boss Darren Fletcher recently offered reassurance on the young midfielder\u2019s state, saying Mainoo is “in a good place ” following Amorim\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n
United\u2019s selection picture is also improving. Bruno Fernandes has returned from injury and Bryan Mbeumo is on his way back from the Africa Cup of Nations, providing more options for whoever takes charge. Those returning options may hasten final decisions over Zirkzee and Mainoo in the coming days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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