Man United Set Terms for Possible Zirkzee January Exit as Interest Grows

The club signals a loan preference with a permanent sale considered only above roughly €40 million.

Overview

Joshua Zirkzee has yet to start for Manchester United this season and has only had brief substitute cameos, a factor linked to his recent Netherlands omission.
Fabrizio Romano reports the forward has not formally requested to leave and remains professional, with West Ham and Roma among clubs exploring a deal.
Any move is expected to hinge on United approving a loan, with reporting indicating the club will not sanction a permanent transfer below about €40m.
Rúben Amorim is described as ready to keep Zirkzee through January because of depth needs and potential AFCON-related absences and injuries.
Ruud Gullit has urged the 24-year-old to return to Italy on loan after calling his switch to Old Trafford the wrong decision, underscoring the push for regular minutes before the 2026 World Cup.