Overview
- La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Joshua Zirkzee has given a verbal yes to Roma after talks with sporting director Ricky Massara and coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
- Multiple outlets say Roma’s offer is a loan with a conditional obligation to buy worth about €38–40 million, reportedly triggered by Champions League qualification.
- Local media suggest the move could be completed by mid-January, though neither club has announced an agreement.
- Ruben Amorim has publicly cautioned that departures will be difficult without replacements as United cover AFCON absences for Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo and deal with injuries.
- Zirkzee has logged limited minutes for United this season—11 appearances, four starts and one goal—fueling his push for regular playing time.