Overview
- After fewer than 100 minutes and no starts this season, Joshua Zirkzee has instructed his representatives to secure a January loan, according to Sky Sport reports echoed across outlets.
- Fabrizio Romano says Roma and West Ham have made contact in recent weeks, with Spanish outlet Fichajes linking Sevilla and other reports noting AC Milan and Como interest.
- Sky Sport Switzerland reports Zirkzee is open to a pay cut to facilitate a move to Roma, reflecting a preference for a return to Serie A where he previously thrived with Bologna.
- Football Insider and former United chief scout Mick Brown indicate Ruben Amorim is minded to block mid-season exits, with AFCON call-ups for Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo leaving depth tight and a fee near £30m cited to change the stance.
- Negotiations are active but no deal is agreed, as pundits including Ruud Gullit and Lee Sharpe urge a loan to regain form and bolster the Dutchman’s Netherlands prospects ahead of the World Cup.