{"id":32054,"date":"2025-12-10T05:27:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/manchester-united-are-in-contact-with-euro-giants-over-transfer-of-attacker\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:27:19","slug":"manchester-united-are-in-contact-with-euro-giants-over-transfer-of-attacker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/manchester-united-are-in-contact-with-euro-giants-over-transfer-of-attacker\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United are in &#8216;contact&#8217; with Euro giants over transfer of attacker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/manchester-united-are-in-contact-with-euro-giants-over-transfer-of-attacker\/#Roma_lead_race_to_sign_Manchester_United_striker\" >Roma lead race to sign Manchester United striker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/manchester-united-are-in-contact-with-euro-giants-over-transfer-of-attacker\/#Joshua_Zirkzee_performed_well_in_the_Italian_league\" >Joshua Zirkzee performed well in the Italian league<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United and AS Roma are in regular talks over the future of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, Sky Sports Italia reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old striker, who is attracting significant interest across Europe, could be on the verge of leaving Old Trafford, with interest in his services increasing as his future at the Premier League giants remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Zirksee, currently unpopular at Old Trafford, has struggled to maintain consistency under manager Ruben Amorim this season, leading to growing speculation about his possible departure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roma_lead_race_to_sign_Manchester_United_striker\"><\/span>Roma lead race to sign Manchester United striker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>West Ham United and several Serie A clubs have expressed interest, but the structure of the deal remains a key point of contention, although reports suggest Roma are leading the negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>United hope to be granted a full sale during the winter period as they look to raise funds to reinvest elsewhere, particularly in midfield.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils believe Zirkzee does not fit Amorim&#8217;s tactical setup and are willing to let him go.<\/p>\n<p>However, Roma are seeking a rental agreement with a conditional option to buy. Their approach is shaped by financial constraints under UEFA&#8217;s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations and a cautious attitude towards committing to a permanent transfer midway through the season.<\/p>\n<p>Zirkzee moved to England after a prolific spell at Bologna, joining Man United with much fanfare.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joshua_Zirkzee_performed_well_in_the_Italian_league\"><\/span>Joshua Zirkzee performed well in the Italian league<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-v-west-ham-united-premier-league.jpg.webp 2034w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manchester United&#8217;s Joshua Zirkzee (Photo by Alex Livesey\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, despite his technical talent and link-up play, he was unable to establish a regular starting role under Amorim.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutchman&#8217;s versatility, as he can function as both a false nine and a support striker, has drawn praise from Serie A managers, particularly Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who reportedly considers him ideal for his tactical system.<\/p>\n<p>The club&#8217;s American owners want to support Gasperini in the January period, but need to do so strategically to avoid breaching spending limits.<\/p>\n<p>Amorim wants to rebuild his squad with more dynamic midfield options, which means a sale like Zirkzee could help free up both budget and space in the squad.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Man United could sign first-team outcast to bring \u20ac70m attacking sensation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United and AS Roma are in regular talks over the future of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, Sky Sports Italia reports. 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