TBR Football understands that Joshua Zirkzee is ready to leave Manchester United in January, and Ruben Amorim’s side are willing to sanction a loan move

The Dutch international is keen to go in search of regular first-team football in the second half of the season, and there are several clubs keen on him.

Man United signed Zirkzee for £34 million in the summer of 2024, however, he struggled to really settle at Old Trafford.

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So far this season, under Ruben Amorim, he’s played just 90 minutes of football across all competitions, and he is now gearing up to leave.

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AS Roma have made Joshua Zirkzee their number one target for the January transfer window, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey.

The Italian club are already thinking about sending Evan Ferguson back to Brighton and Hove Albion to make room for the Manchester United striker.

TBR Football revealed last week that other Serie A and Premier League clubs are also keen on Zirkzee, with Everton and West Ham United among those options.

But TBR Football understands that Roma are now pushing hard and they are...