Manchester United are reportedly planning to keep hold of Joshua Zirkzee this month amid heavy links to AS Roma.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United are leaning towards keeping hold of Joshua Zirkzee and are ready to block a move away for the attacker this month. Amid his struggles at the club under former boss Ruben Amorim as well as AS Roma’s big interest, the Red Devils are set to decide the Dutchman’s future before the window shuts.
Manchester United have a lot on their plate with regard to key decisions to help the team in the immediate term. The recent sacking of Ruben Amorim has triggered a frenzy of changes that were earlier expected to be executed, which also includes the exit of Joshua Zirkzee.
Of late, the Dutch attacker has made himself a big part of the team and has been getting plenty of minutes, even in the final games under Amorim. He was being targeted by AS Roma, with earlier reports stating Zirkzee was expected to join the Italian giants this month.
Roma are facing a frustrating period, and they fear missing out on Zirkzee in this window, as Manchester United are taking a different stance from before. Now, the Red Devils are considering a stay for the 24-year-old who was originally signed by former boss Erik ten Hag.
The club does not want to weaken the attack by offloading the 24-year-old Erik ten Hag signing, especially when they do not have a clear plan in this window to bring in new players. Some reports stated that Zirkzee was intent on leaving despite Amirim’s removal, although things do look bleak in that regard.
Manchester United to keep Joshua Zirkzee?
Manchester United are planning to keep Zirkzee at the moment, as they would seek more clarity on his role in the side, depending on what the incoming new manager thinks. For now, they are reportedly closing in on former player and manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as their interim manager, and might want the Dutchman to see out the season before taking a call on his future.
Roma remains hopeful of reviving talks for the 24-year-old Erik ten Hag signing before the current window shuts. They are eager to prioritise a move for Zirkzee, although they might look at alternatives should the Dutchman stay on at Manchester United.