Roma, Gasperini set to say yes: Zirkzee edging closer to the Giallorossi | OneFootball

Agreement in advanced stages with Manchester United: loan with option to buy, Champions League qualification could turn it into an obligation

Roma, Gasperini close to giving final approval: Zirkzee ever closer to the Giallorossi

Roma is accelerating in the transfer market and moving closer to one of its main targets for the attack. Joshua Zirkzee is one step away from wearing the Giallorossi shirt: the deal with Manchester United is not yet formally concluded, but the agreement between the clubs is now very close to the so-called “white smoke.”

The Dutch striker, coming off a complicated experience in the Premier League, is ready to return to Serie A. Having joined United in the summer of 2024, Zirkzee was unable to consistently showcase his potential, ending his English spell with a total of 60 appearances, 8 goals, and 3 assists. Numbers below expectations, which have led the club to consider a different solution for the player’s future.

The work of Roma’s management has been decisive at this stage. Florent Massara intensified contacts especially over the past weekend, facilitating a concrete rapprochement between the parties. Sources close to the negotiations describe a collaborative atmosphere and economic details that are now almost finalized.

Deal structure and buyout conditions

According to reports, Zirkzee will join Roma on a loan deal with an option to buy. The agreed fee for a permanent transfer ranges between 35 and 40 million euros. The option could become an obligation should Roma qualify for the next Champions League, a clause that makes the deal sustainable and strategic in the medium term.

A solution that satisfies all parties: Manchester United lightens its wage bill, the player returns to a league he knows well, and Roma adds quality, physicality, and offensive versatility to its attacking department.

Gasperini satisfied, but the transfer market doesn’t stop here

The potential arrival of Zirkzee would also send a clear signal on the technical front. Gian Piero Gasperini would finally have a striker suited to his system, capable of linking play, attacking depth, and interacting with the attacking midfielders.

However, Roma’s transfer activity may not end here. Massara continues to monitor other opportunities to complete the attacking department, with Jack Raspadori remaining a hot name on the management’s shortlist.

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