Leeds United ‘make enquiries’ for £36.5m Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee | OneFootball

Leeds United are exploring a January addition who can cover multiple attacking roles, with enquiries ‘made’ for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee. Il Messaggero reports that Leeds and West Ham have asked about the £36.5m signing after his standout spell at Bologna.

Fabrizio Romano has said Leeds tried to land Como playmaker Martin Baturina, who rejected the move. Raheem Sterling continues to be linked as the search focuses on versatility.

Leeds missed late-window moves for Harry Wilson and Facundo Buonanotte, then spent the first half of 25-26 short of quality out wide and in attacking midfield. Daniel Farke has used Brenden Aaronson and tweaked shape to plug gaps.

Zirkzee’s Old Trafford stint has stuttered, with fewer than 350 Premier League minutes and one goal this season. He has slipped down the pecking order.

The report also notes the forward is not keen on a switch to England, favouring a return to Serie A with Roma seen as frontrunners. Leeds could offer the regular minutes he needs, but any January move appears likely to hinge on his preference for Italy.

Source: Leedsunited.news