Fabrizio Romano: Amorim’s sacking has done little to change United star’s mind regarding January stance

Manchester United fans have experienced a tumultuous week, and it is only Wednesday. Ruben Amorim sacking With the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday, there are many questions that need to be answered. This includes the futures of numerous players, such as first-team regulars Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striker was often sidelined under Amorim, and it has been heavily reported that he is seeking a move away in January. Amorim’s departure could affect the situation, as Zirkzee may now feel that he could have a much bigger role at the club with a fresh start. He proved his value with an impressive cameo off the bench against Leeds United, where he provided an assist and would have had another if Benjamin Sesko had been more clinical in front of goal. AS Roma interest The Serie A side AS Roma have been monitoring Zirkzee for weeks and are very interested in making a move for the player this winter. Discussions have taken place recently, and it is believed that the forward has already given his approval for a move back to Italy. It was also reported that the striker has met with INEOS to discuss his future, and that he still wants to leave the club this month, even after Amorim’s departure. Fabrizio Romano confirms talks continue Giallorossi.net carries comments from journalist Fabrizio Romano about the future of Zirkzee. He insists that the forward remains Roma’s “number one target” and that “even on the day of Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, sporting director Frederic Massara maintained contact with the Dutch striker. The player and Roma already have a full agreement, the negotiations are well-defined and there are no particular personal obstacles.” What’s more, the “only real sticking point” is United giving the green light to the deal, but Roma remain “confident” as Zirkzee has “given his priority” to the side from the Italian capital. Joshua Zirkzee’s stats by club ClubsAppearances GoalsAssists Manchester United630904 Bologna581409 Anderlecht471813 Bayern Munich170401 Parma04– Feature image Molly Darlington via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.