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Roma Lead Chase for Man United’s Zirkzee as January Loan Talks Advance

United will not sanction his exit unless a new striker arrives.

Overview

  • Corriere dello Sport reports Zirkzee has opened the door to Roma, with discussions moving toward a January loan that includes an option to buy.
  • Gazzetta dello Sport details unresolved terms, including a €35m valuation, United pushing for an option or obligation to buy, and disagreement over wage coverage.
  • Football Insider reports United will only approve a departure if they sign a replacement striker given depth concerns.
  • Roma have lined up Tottenham’s Mathys Tel as a fallback if talks for Zirkzee stall, according to Gazzetta.
  • Zirkzee has been limited to four Premier League appearances this season and remains the subject of wider interest, but Roma are viewed as frontrunners.