JUVENTUS are lining up a loan move for Joshua Zirkzee after his Manchester United career hit a new low on Monday night.
The Dutch international forward was subbed after just 33 minutes of the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle on Monday night.
And United fans welcomed the decision before jeering as the £35million forward left the pitch to be replaced by Kobbie Mainoo.
Zirkzee looked to be visibly upset as he made his way straight down the tunnel but he was back in the dug-out for the second half.
While Ruben Amorim has pledged to support the 23-year-old, his future at Old Trafford is looking increasingly uncertain.
He is well regarded in Italy having made enjoyed an impressive spell with Bologna to earn his move to United in the summer.
And during that time, he worked under Thiago Motta – who is now in charge of the Turin giants and would be delighted to work with him again.
However the chances of Juventus giving the Red Devils a welcome cash windfall this month are slim and any approach is likely to be on a loan basis.
United are looking to raise some cash to support Amorim’s attempts to bring in new faces in the winter window.
Zirkzee has appeared in all 19 of his club’s Prem games so far, scoring three goals, but has been made a scapegoat for their problems by some fans.
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Amorim says he and the club will put an arm round Zirkzee’s shoulder following his ordeal.
The United boss said: “You have to think about the tea, the player was suffering during the game and we needed another midfielder.
“It was tough to do it but I’ve talked with Joshua on it and at that moment it was important for him to come out.
“I know he’s a really good guy. When he went down the tunnel, I understand some guys can be in a bad way – but it is life.
“He is a really good lad. We will support him and continue.”
