£37m star can now leave Man Utd as Ruben Amorim makes major decision - report
Manchester United have had a dreadful start to the Premier League campaign and they are currently 13th in the standings after 10 games played.
The club have struggled in the final third. They recently squandered four big chances in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Rasmus Hojlund had just one touch in the opposition box where he won a penalty for United.
Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to replace the Dane in the 84th minute, but he barely made an impact with three touches in his 13-minute cameo.
Calciomercato now report that incoming manager Ruben Amorim wants to rely on his own ideas and bring his own attacking options at United.
The Portuguese tactician has already rejected Zirkzee and it is claimed that the 23-year-old could be on his way out of the club amid Serie A interest.
Juventus and AC Milan are mentioned as the player’s long-term suitors, but the duo are most likely to propose an initial loan deal for the Dutchman.
Zirkzee exit talk could be agent-driven
Since the departure of manager Erik ten Hag, a lot has been written about the decision to sign Zirkzee.
The Sun recently reported that Ten Hag did not want to sign his compatriot from Bologna, but it was INEOS who made the choice to recruit him.
The new hierarchy led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe were reportedly focused on the resale value of the young striker rather than the manager’s preference.
Calciomercato now claim that Zirkzee has been deemed surplus to requirements under Amorim and he could be heading back to Italy soon.
In our view, the speculation could be agent-driven. Kia Joorabchian probably wants clarity over Zirkzee’s future when Amorim arrives at the helm.
Sporting CP sensation Viktor Gyokeres has been tipped by several pundits to move to Old Trafford.
Gyokeres has been a revelation with 63 goals and 19 assists from just 66 outings for Sporting CP and he could secure a big-money move next summer.
A reunion with Amorim could be at the top of his priority list. This should obviously concern Zirkzee, who could become the third-choice centre-forward.
Zirkzee has struggled to cope with the intensity of the Premier League. He has failed to find the back of the net since the curtain-raiser against Fulham.
United spent £37 million to land the Bayern Munich graduate. He could move on next summer if Gyokeres or another marquee marksman is signed.
A mid-season exit is unlikely on the cards with United in a tough financial situation. The club will want to recoup the entire fee paid for Zirkzee if he departs.
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