Zirkzee still wants Roma move despite Amorim sacking as talks with Man Utd continue | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Joshua Zirkzee remains willing to join Roma in the January transfer window and is pushing to leave Manchester United despite Ruben Amorim’s sacking.

Roma continue to push for Manchester United striker Zirkzee and, according to Gazzetta, the Dutch striker has already informed the Red Devils that he has prioritised a return to Italy.

Roma want both Zirkzee and Raspadori

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 the report, Roma directors have reassured their coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, that they’ll push to sign both Raspadori and Zirkzee this month.

Raspadori is already close to moving to the Olimpico on loan with an option to buy from Atletico Madrid.

According to Gazzetta, Roma are also prepared to sign Zirkzee from Manchester United on loan with an obligation to buy tied to Champions League qualification for €38m.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on October 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The Giallorossi directors continued talks with Zirkzee’s entourage on Thursday. According to the report, Roma are ready to offer the ex-Bologna star a €3.5m-a-year salary until 2030.

United, however, have recently sacked Amorim and are in no hurry to make any transfer decision as they are yet to hire a replacement for the Portuguese.