‘Miserable’ Man Utd star has four January options ahead of ‘almost certain’ departure

Manchester United are expected to part ways with Joshua Zirkzee this winter, as suitors from England and abroad try to seize the opportunity.The 24-year-old joined the Red Devils on a £37 million deal from Bologna in the summer of 2024 after helping the Italian club secure a historic Champions League qualification.Whilst he had his highs and lows last season, the Dutchman was at least taking part in the action. On the contrary, he has been starved of playing time this term, only earning 82 minutes in the first 11 rounds of the Premier League.Joshua Zirkzee expected to leave Man Utd in January?Needless to say, this situation has left Zirkzee ‘miserable’, especially with his chances of securing a World Cup squad gradually evaporating.Therefore, the versatile striker is pushing for an exit in the middle of the campaign, as he’s looking to join a new club that can help him put his career back on track.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Zirkzee’s departure is ‘almost certain’, even though Man Utd have yet to make a final decision on the matter.(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)At this stage, the player’s next destination remains uncertain, but the source believes he has no shortage of suitors, with at least four clubs vying for his services.Serie A giants AC Milan and Roma are trying to bring Zirkzee back to the Italian peninsula, as both clubs are desperate for attacking reinforcement. Moreover, the report names West Ham United and Aston Villa as the two sides that are hoping to give the Netherlands international a chance to redeem himself in the Premier League.What Amorim should do to keep Zirkzee at Man UtdIn recent weeks, Ruben Amorim has revealed his desire to keep both Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo at Carrington. This stance will likely be solidified by Benjamin Sesko’s injury, even though the Slovenian should return before January 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 Spurs 0 Total 82 Nevertheless, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will join their respective national teams for the African Cup of Nations next month, so Man Utd could ill-afford to lose the services of another attacker.That being said, Amorim’s treatment of Zirkzee has given him little incentive to dwell at Old Trafford. Therefore, the manager should consider gradually increasing the striker’s playing time, and Sesko’s absence, although untimely, should present the perfect circumstances.