Roma Make Zirkzee Their January Priority as Man United Entertain Loan-Option Deal

Overview

• Football Italia, citing Gazzetta dello Sport, reports Manchester United are open to a January loan for Joshua Zirkzee with an option to buy set at a minimum of about €35 million.
• The same report says Roma would cover roughly half of Zirkzee’s €3.5 million salary during a loan, with any permanent terms revisited in the summer, though none of these details are confirmed.
• Zirkzee is seeking regular minutes to strengthen his Netherlands World Cup case and is attracted by a return to Serie A, according to the Italian reporting.
• Gian Piero Gasperini has approved the pursuit and discussed it with club directors, viewing Zirkzee as a tactical fit, with indications Roma could add more than one attacker in January.
• Roma are also assessing alternatives including Tottenham’s Mathys Tel, who is open to a loan after limited action, and Midtjylland’s Franculino Djù, with no agreement in place and potential competition expected.