Sky: ‘Miserable’ star tells agent to get him out of Man Utd; Two Euro giants on alert

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is finding his current situation intolerable, so he’s reportedly adamant about leaving the club in January.The 24-year-old joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2024 after a brilliant stint at Bologna. While his maiden campaign at Old Trafford witnessed several highs and lows, Zirkzee eventually earned the adoration of the Old Trafford crowds.More importantly, the Dutchman was playing on a regular basis, especially amidst Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles and the lack of a better alternative.On the contrary, the player has been left starving for minutes this season, with Ruben Amorim preferring to rely on his three summer signings, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, in addition to the revitalised Mason Mount. Zirkzee’s playing time in EPL this season Minutes Arsenal 0 Fulham 0 Burnley 59 Manchester City 10 Chelsea 0 Brentford 5 Sunderland 0 Liverpool 0 Brighton 8 Nottingham Forest 0 Total 82 According to Sky Sport Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Zirzkee, who is feeling ‘miserable’ due to the lack of playing, has instructed members of his entourage to find him a new club in January.Joshua Zirkzee desperate to leave Man Utd in JanuaryThe Netherlands international is keen to put his playing career back on the right track, even if it means leaving Carrington in the middle of the campaign. Zirkzee was already informed by his national team manager, Ronald Koeman, that he must play more regularly to punch his World Cup ticket.The striker’s desire to leave Man Utd is music to the ears of some of the biggest clubs in Serie A, especially Roma and AC Milan, whom Tavolieri identifies as his main suitors in Italy. The Italian capital side has already established contacts with the player’s agents.Joshua Zirkzee could leave Man Utd in January (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)Curiously, these two clubs put on a spectacular showing on Sunday night at San Siro. But despite the abundance of chances, the contest only witnessed a solitary goal, scored by Milan defender Strahinja Pavolovic.Why Milan & Roma are eager to land ZirkzeeThe Rossoneri are thus crying out for a new striker to pair with Rafael Leao, as neither Santi Gimenez nor Chelsea loanee Christopher Nkunku have managed to score in Serie A this season.On a similar note, Evan Ferguson has been far from clinical since joining Roma, while Gian Piero Gasperini hasn’t been convinced by Artem Dovbyk. Hence, he started with Paulo Dybala as a centre-forward this weekend.Due to Zirkzee’s previous experience at Bologna, he should be able to swiftly assimilate himself into his new surroundings, which is always crucial for a January signing.