Zirkzee aims to leave Man United as Como set to rival Roma in January – report | OneFootball

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Joshua Zirkzee wants to leave Manchester United in January to get more playing time and Como are set to rival Roma for the purchase of the ex-Bologna star.

Como are ‘seriously considering’ signing unhappy Manchester United striker Zirkzee in January as the Dutchman seeks more playing time in the second part of the campaign.

Zirkzee wants Manchester United exit

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Zirkzee is determined to leave Old Trafford in the winter transfer window as he fears that lack of playing time will cost him a Netherlands call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

Gazzetta confirms that Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini is an admirer of Zirkzee and would gladly welcome in at the Stadio Olimpico in January. Gazzetta claims that Roma are currently in ‘pole position’ to sign the Manchester United forward.

Como set to rival Roma for Zirkzee

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Cesc Fabregas manager of Como 1907 and Jayden Addai of Como 1907 celebrates the victory after during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Como 1907 at Artemio Franchi on September 21, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Como, however, have emerged as a credible contender for the ex-Bologna star.

Despite not playing in any European competition this season, Como possess stronger and more stable financial resources than Roma and according to the report, club owners are seriously considering making a move for Zirkee when the transfer window opens in January 2026.