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Man United Shut Door on January Exit for Joshua Zirkzee

Squad depth concerns drive the stance following Roma's approach.

Overview

  • AS Roma director Frederic Massara said Manchester United clearly refused a January deal for Zirkzee and have not shifted position.
  • Roma had pursued a loan with a conditional obligation to buy and even sent terms to the player's representatives, according to reports.
  • With Zirkzee unavailable, Roma completed a loan for Donyell Malen with a £21.6m fee agreed for the summer.
  • Zirkzee has started only four Premier League games this season and was left out of the bench for United's 2-0 win over Manchester City.
  • Juventus are reported to view Zirkzee as a fallback target if their move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta does not materialise.