Overview

• The 24-year-old has yet to start a Premier League match and has logged under 100 minutes this season, driving his frustration.
• Reports say the striker fears losing his Netherlands place for the 2026 World Cup without regular club minutes.
• Rúben Amorim wants him to stay and Manchester United are reluctant to approve a permanent sale below their outlay.
• Multiple outlets report a loan is the most viable route, with West Ham and Everton linked in England and Serie A clubs monitoring, including interest flagged for PSV and Roma by Italian media.
• Zirkzee joined from Bologna in 2024 for a reported £36–43m and has seven goals in just over 50 appearances for United.