One of Europe’s richest clubs plotting ambitious January move for United’s next Cunha – report

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has had a difficult start to the season, but he continues to attract interest from Serie A.

Rasmus Hojlund and Zirkzee were both the subjects of interest from Italian clubs in the summer, owing to their promising stints at Atalanta and Bologna respectively.

United were keen to offload Hojlund, eventually agreeing a deal with Napoli. However, they turned down approaches for Zirkzee, as the Dutch striker impressed as a wide playmaker under Ruben Amorim.

However, this season, Amorim has largely overlooked the 24-year-old, who is yet to start a game. And a Serie A club is ready to test United’s resolve in January.

Como eyeing January swoop for Zirkzee

According to Corriere Como (via Sport Witness), Como are interested in Zirkzee.

Under one of the richest ownerships around Europe, Como are considering making an ambitious push for the signature of the United star, who joined the Red Devils in a deal worth £36.5 million last summer.

It is claimed Zirkzee “would be a driving force for future growth” at Como. The versatile attacker is seen as an ideal fit for Cesc Fabregas’ side.

The Italian outlet suggests a January move is a possibility for the Netherlands international, as Como’s interest in him is “concrete”.

Zirkzee has been compared to Cunha

In the summer, United resisted offers for the technically gifted player, as he is very highly rated by several key figures at the club.

It is believed “some high up think Zirkzee has the ceiling of new signing Matheus Cunha.”

However, the ex-Bayern Munich sensation is unlikely to reach his full potential at Old Trafford under current circumstances.

Even Cunha is yet to show his best form since moving to United from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and is yet to score or assist for his new club.

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