Roma not letting go of Zirkzee ahead of January

Joshua Zirkzee has finally found the back of the net in the Premier League, scoring against Crystal Palace in his second consecutive start for Manchester United.

The Dutch striker, formerly of Bologna, took advantage of injuries to Cunha and Sesko to earn himself a spot and end an eight-month drought. However, despite his goal, his future could soon change.

Roma continues to closely monitor the 2001-born player, considering him their first choice to strengthen their attack ahead of the January transfer window.

Zirkzee, for his part, is reportedly open to the move, attracted by the prospect of returning to Serie A, where he has already made a positive impression.

Contacts between the Giallorossi and Manchester United management have already been initiated, as have those with the player’s entourage.

The main issue, writes Il Corriere dello Sport, remains the fees required for the deal, but negotiations do not appear to be stalled at the moment. Indeed, they are moving forward with the idea of ​​a loan with an obligation to buy, contingent on Roma qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

This agreement could satisfy all parties involved, paving the way for a return to Italy for the young striker.

This season, the former Bologna player has only started the last two games against Crystal Palace and Everton, and the match against Burnley on August 30th at Old Trafford.