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It appears increasingly unlikely that Joshua Zirkzee will remain a Manchester United player beyond this season.

Despite his technical gifts, the Dutchman has struggled to establish himself at Old Trafford.

The speed of English football has been a major obstacle, limiting his ability to showcase his artistry in United colours.

Zirkzee is a true baller, blending striker and playmaker talent with rare moments of brilliance. However, his occasional sluggishness undermines his consistency.

He could have left last summer or in January, but he stayed. Still, it is hard to imagine him remaining on the United bench past this summer.

Serie A clubs, who watched him dazzle for Bologna, are keen to take him back to Italy. But as they circle, United may well use the 2001-born striker as leverage in a swap deal, according to The Mirror.

A swap: Joshua Zirkzee for Ederson

The outlet notes Atalanta’s interest in Zirkzee and connects it to United’s pursuit of Ederson. They report:

“Manchester United could be involved in a summer deal that would see Joshua Zirkzee move to Atalanta in a swap deal for Ederson.”

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