Overview
- Roma have sent an official proposal for Joshua Zirkzee, structured as a paid loan with an obligation to buy linked to Champions League qualification at roughly €30 million.
- Manchester United are seeking about €40 million and coach Ruben Amorim says no player will leave without a replacement, while he labeled Kobbie Mainoo "the future of Manchester United," dampening reported Napoli interest.
- Reporting indicates Zirkzee has held positive talks with Roma sporting director Ricky Massara and coach Gian Piero Gasperini and has signaled openness to the move based on his prospective role.
- The deal’s timing is expected to push to mid‑January or later, contingent on United completing signings and regaining options currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Following a subdued outing against Newcastle, local reports noted Amorim’s visible frustration with Zirkzee and fan calls for a transfer, though United’s public position on timing has not shifted.