Joshua Zirkzee’s future at Manchester United is up in the air, even though he only joined the club in the summer.
It is now clear that United have not signed a goalscorer in Joshua Zirkzee, but Ruben Amorim is trying to find ways to utilise the Dutch forward.
Zirkzee’s performances across the opening months of his career at Old Trafford have not been up to the standard required, but like any new signing, he needs time to fully settle.
At the age of 23, Zirkzee has time on his side to develop, but in the modern game, players are unfairly expected to hit the ground running. Otherwise, the harshest of critics jump quickly to label them flops.
A slow start at United has led to constant speculation over a return to Italy, where Juventus are pushing to add Zirkzee to their attack, knowing he has already proved himself playing under Thiago Motta in Serie A.
David Ornstein on Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United
Amorim has admitted he wants to keep Zirkzee in the January transfer window.
The striker is working hard in training to change his fortunes around, but only time will tell if he remains at Old Trafford.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein has provided an update to stress Zirkzee’s intention to stay at United, despite a difficult start to life in the Premier League.
It didn’t help when sections of fans at Old Trafford jeered Zirkzee as he came off in United’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, but he was applauded by Reds at Anfield on Sunday.
Ornstein adds Zirksee has interest from elsewhere in Europe and the Premier League.
As of now, Zirkzee has no plans to depart.
This is a sign that Zirkzee has not given up on his United career just yet. It bodes well after United fans made it clear on Sunday they’re eager for him succeed.
Joshua Zirkzee stats 2024/25
Zirkzee, who has scored four times in 28 matches, knows he needs to provide more goals to meet the required standards at United.
The problem he currently faces is being stuck behind Rasmus Hojlund in the pecking order.
| Games | Goals | Assists |
| 28 | 4 | 2 |
Zirkzee simply needs to his chances when they come whether it’s starting games or coming off the bench.
The Dutch forwarded recorded 19 goal contributions for Bologna last season.
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