Joshua Zirkzee’s future at Manchester United remains in doubt due to a limited playing schedule this season due to new signings reducing his opportunities on the pitch; consequently he needs to consider all options before heading off to represent Netherlands at 2026 World Cup tournament in Qatar.
Zirkzee Seeks a New Club
According to reports, Manchester United midfielder Eric Zirkzee may seek an exit during the January transfer window. With his contract set to run out at June 2029 and being available at a fee in the region of EUR35-40 million reportedly open for discussions regarding an exit strategy, hopes exist at United that will yield positive returns on their investment in Zirkzee.
This season, Zirkzee has made a handful of appearances for the club, but it’s clear that more consistent game time is necessary for his development and ambitions on the international stage. Initial discussions have taken place with West Ham United, who are interested in bringing the Dutchman to London. Other Premier League clubs such as Brighton and Aston Villa have also been linked with an interest in providing Zirkzee with the platform he needs for his career.
Serie A Interest in Zirkzee
Zirkzee could move to Italy after impressing during his spell at Bologna and showing his talents in Serie A. Juventus and Milan are keeping tabs on his situation with an eye toward adding him to their teams; Como FC under Cesc Fabregas may also show interest but their finances might restrict their abilities to compete against larger clubs.
As soon as he returned from international duty with Netherlands national team a couple years back, Jan Vertongen seemed set for Manchester United as one of their star strikers – only for him to now appear likely to leave in search of more playing time and further his development as an individual.