Man United Set Terms for January Zirkzee Loan as Roma Open Talks

Overview

• Reports indicate United have told Roma they will accept a six‑month loan with an option to buy, with the purchase price set around €35 million and Roma covering roughly half of the player’s salary.
• Gian Piero Gasperini has approved the pursuit and the 24‑year‑old forward is understood to be willing to return to Serie A.
• English reports note internal debate at United over a midseason exit given recent injuries and expected absences in attack, including concern over squad depth.
• Roma could create room by ending Evan Ferguson’s loan early, with Everton reportedly ready to take the striker for the rest of the season.
• Roma are also assessing alternatives such as Tottenham’s Mathys Tel and Midtjylland’s Franculino Djù, with AC Milan among clubs monitoring Zirkzee’s situation.