Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly open to making a move back to Serie A despite only joining Manchester United in the summer.
According to Calcio Mercato, Joshua Zirkzee is already thinking about quitting Manchester United ahead of the January window. The striker would be keen on a return to Serie A, where he was recognised as an essential player, as some top clubs there might be interested in taking him.
When Thiago Motta took over at Juventus this summer, there was an expectation that he would take some of his Bologna players along. Riccardo Calafiori was the only star he might have recommended the Bianconeri to sign, who failed to lure him as the defender joined Arsenal instead.
Juventus has recently expressed interest in Joshua Zirkzee, a player Motta knows well from Bologna. The striker was instrumental in their quest to qualify for the Champions League. Inter Milan is also interested in the Dutchman should Manchester United make him available before the January window.
Manchester United signed Zirkzee from Bologna in a reported £36 million deal, although his time at the club has not started as many would have expected. A winning goal on his debut on the opening day of the season will have filled the fans with hope, but the 2024 Manchester United signing has since failed to find the net.
In fact, because of the terrible performance in the 3-0 reverse loss to Tottenham a few weeks ago, Zirkzee’s munites drastically reduced. The return of Rasmus Hojlund meant Erik ten Hag barely took any time to reinstate the Danish star into his starting lineup, which has led to speculation surrounding Zirkzee’s future.
Zirkzee open to making Serie A return
There have been criticisms over his performances at Manchester United and what he brings to the team from a tactical standpoint. Moreover, speculation about leaving the club in January has also fueled the idea that the Dutchman might not feature in the Red Devils’ plans for the future. Moreover, there are links to new strikers, with stories about an interest in Omar Marmoush, which would further fuel speculation about Zirkzee’s future.
Zirkzee is reportedly unhappy at Manchester United and would seriously consider making a return to Serie A. AC Milan was interested before he joined the Red Devils, although the Rossoneri are no longer in the chase. It could be a cue for Inter Milan and Juventus to take their chances, although those sides might only prefer to take him on loan for the time being.
