The prospect of missing out on the World Cup means Joshua Zirkzee has decided he needs to move on from Manchester United, sources close to the player have confirmed to TBR Football.

Joshua Zirkzee has battled for his United career and made a breakthrough last season, often selected ahead of Rasmus Hojlund.

Despite winning over Ruben Amorim, the summer signings of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have seen him sink further down the pecking order.

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Whilst in theory he would be happy to fight for his place, Zirkzee has learnt that his international future is in doubt and with the World Cup just over six months away, that is a huge concern.

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has told Zirkzee that he needs to be playing to be under consideration, and he is a player that he would like to use, having handed him his debut last year.

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Sources with knowledge of the situation have now confirmed to TBR Football that Zirkzee will look to leave Manchester United in January.

Our chief correspondent Graeme Bailey said: “I am told that Zirkzee has had conversations with United...