Milan Reenter Race as Roma Open Talks for Man United’s Joshua Zirkzee

Overview

• Roma have begun formal discussions with Manchester United after ownership authorized an accelerated push for the striker.
• AC Milan have resumed informal contact with agent Kia Joorabchian and are assessing alternatives such as Niclas Füllkrug and Mauro Icardi.
• United are described as open to a temporary move only if it includes a binding purchase obligation around €35 million.
• Roma are seeking to link the obligation to Champions League qualification and to trim the overall cost, with outgoing business still to resolve.
• Zirkzee’s minutes have been limited under Ruben Amorim, with reports split between frustration over game time and a desire to stay and fight for his place; Italian reports flag the next 72 hours as important for progress.