24-year-old Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee finds his future at Manchester United in flux, with AS Roma, the Giallorossi, keeping a close eye on the forward.
Despite early setbacks in the January transfer window, multiple Italian sources, including Gianluca Di Marzio, report that the Yellow and Reds remain undeterred in their pursuit of the Dutchman, who recently fueled speculation by removing all Manchester United references from his Instagram profile.
Zirkzee had long been Roma’s preferred target for the winter, seen as a key player to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. However, with Manchester United currently under interim manager Michael Carrick, no decisive steps have been taken, leaving the striker’s short-term future unresolved.
Sources suggest that Zirkzee is actively pushing for a move in a bid to secure regular playing time ahead of the World Cup. Since the start of the January transfer window, Roma have kept a close watch on the situation, ready to act the moment United signals a willingness to negotiate.
Earlier reports hinted that the transfer could have collapsed, but insiders insist that the club remains patient and committed to securing the 24-year-old.
The final decision, as it stands, fully rests with both Carrick and Zirkzee himself. Only once the player expresses his desire to leave, and the Red Devils approve a move, will the transfer begin to take shape. For now, Zirkzee remains tied to Manchester United under a five-year contract running until 2028.
Roma under Gasperini have adopted a more dynamic and fluid attacking style this season, and the addition of Zirkzee could strengthen their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League
