Manchester United keep delaying Zirkzee’s departure

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·30 December 2025

Manchester United keep delaying Zirkzee’s departure

Roma’s transfer window revolves around a name that’s piquing Gian Piero Gasperini’s imagination: Joshua Zirkzee.

As reported by Il Messaggero, the Dutch striker has now resolved his reservations, placing the Giallorossi at the top of his list.

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The player’s relationship with Manchester United is at an all-time low, strained by a failed relationship with manager Ruben Amorim, who was displeased with his recent lackluster performance against Newcastle.

Despite the 2001-born player’s desire to move on as soon as possible, the English club appears unwilling to give the green light before mid-January, forcing the club’s management to exercise strategic patience.

Frederic Massara has already delivered an official offer to Manchester: a loan with an obligation to buy, conditional on Champions League qualification.