Joshua Zirkzee has been heavily linked with a summer move away from Manchester United, but the situation may have changed.
Joshua Zirkzee has struggled for regular opportunities at Manchester United this season, and he has played just 510 minutes of Premier League football thus far. The Netherlands international has scored twice in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that he has struggled for game time.
Can Zirkzee nail down a starting spot?
The Dutchman will need to raise his performance levels to play regularly for Manchester United. According to a report from The Daily Mail, Serie A clubs are interested in signing the versatile attacker, but he would prefer to stay at Manchester United beyond this season.
Initially, the player was considering an exit, but he has changed his stance. The 24-year-old is determined to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place. Zirkzee believes that the Red Devils are unlikely to sign a striker in the summer and that he will get more opportunities next season, especially with the club primed to return to the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United need attacking depth
The 24-year-old has previously shown his quality in Italy with Bologna, and there is no doubt that he is a quality player. With the right guidance, he could regain his form and confidence. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are willing to provide him with the opportunities he needs. The Red Devils will compete in European football next season, and they need a deeper squad.
It is fair to assume that a 24-year-old will get more opportunities next season. However, he needs to make the most of those chances. Manchester United invested in Benjamin Sesko last summer, and the Slovenian international has done reasonably well.
He is expected to be the first-choice striker at the club next season. So, the Netherlands international will have to compete with him for the starting spot, and it remains to be seen whether he can dislodge the former RB Leipzig star from the starting lineup.