Overview
- Manchester United have turned down AS Roma’s opening January proposal for Joshua Zirkzee and made clear they will not approve a loan.
- Corriere dello Sport reports United want an immediate cash deal after Roma offered a loan with a buy option that could become obligatory with Champions League qualification.
- Roma sporting director Frederic Massara remains in contact, though Italian reports say the club is weighing alternatives such as Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto.
- Zirkzee has started United’s last three matches and scored against Crystal Palace as injuries to Benjamin Šeško and Matheus Cunha have increased his opportunities.
- Football Insider reports Ruben Amorim favors keeping the forward during the AFCON period, with Everton and West Ham also linked with interest.