In-form Euro giants view Man Utd whiz as a ‘perfect fit’ for their system as January approach imminent

Among Joshua Zirkzee’s suitors heading into the January transfer window is AS Roma, who are willing to offer the forward a route back to Serie A.Prior to his £37 million Manchester United move in 2024, the striker had spent two seasons in Italy plying his trade with Bologna. Season Games Goals Assists 23/24 34 11 5 22/23 19 2 2 *Zirkzee’s record at Bologna, as per TransfermarktImpressed by what they’d seen, United deemed Zirkzee a promising option to bolster then-manager Erik ten Hag’s ranks, acquiring him on a five-year deal.Why Zirkzee is mulling over United future(Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)Since then, the 24-year-old has struggled to cement a starting spot under both Ten Hag and Ruben Amorim – particularly the latter, who’s opted to utilise Zirkzee sparingly since 2025/2026 got underway.Amorim has called upon his No.11 to play in just four of the opening 11 Premier League matches whilst leaving him on the bench as an unused option for seven full games.Zirkzee’s time on the pitch has totalled a mere 82 minutes, and his cameos have not exceeded the 10-minute mark since September.Alas, it came as no surprise to supporters when reports surfaced detailing Zirkzee’s desire to leave.While not actively forcing a move, the player is growing increasingly disgruntled behind the scenes at his lack of action.What next for Zirkzee?(Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)There is hope he could be granted more minutes amid Benjamin Sesko’s injury absence, as well as when Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo depart for AFCON. Even still, it’s only temporary, and he’s seeking assurances that he’d continue to play throughout the second half of the term.Should United green-light the attacker’s potential mid-season loan move, he will have his pick from Roma, Everton and West Ham, as per The i Paper. Why it is time to turn to Joshua Zirkzee. #MUFC https://t.co/ZrdvIbyKUQ — Peter Hall (@PeteHall86) November 19, 2025The Italian outfit sees Zirkzee as a ‘perfect fit for their fluid system’, and other sides across the division are keeping abreast of his uncertain situation.