Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Manchester United plan to rebuff winter approaches and prevent Joshua Zirkzee leaving in the January transfer window.
- Flashscore reporting cited by several outlets says Michael Carrick still trusts Zirkzee and has increased the striker's substitute minutes to give him another chance.
- Zirkzee has seen very limited game time this season, featuring for about 101 minutes across competitions and not yet starting a Premier League match.
- The Dutch striker's recent return to the national team produced a winning goal and renewed interest from Serie A clubs, though some Italian reports that he has 'already said yes' to a move are sourced locally and vary in reliability.
- Keeping Zirkzee makes tactical sense for United while Benjamin Sesko's fitness is uncertain and other forward options have struggled, and the club also retains contractual control with Zirkzee tied to Old Trafford until June 2029.