Manchester United are preparing to sell several players this summer but Joshua Zirkzee has had a change of heart.
This season, Joshua Zirkzee has made 26 appearances for Manchester United, but only totaled 645 minutes of game time.
United fans are open to selling Zirkzee this summer after he spent the season on the periphery of the squad.
Even when Benjamin Sesko was injured or unavailable, it was Bryan Mbeumo who usually took his place in the striker role. As a result, Zirkzee was linked with an exit this summer.
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There were reports in January that Zirkzee wanted to leave United, and Italian media even claimed he had agreed personal terms with Roma.
However, iNews claim that Zirkzee is “now not agitating for a move” having previously stated that he wanted to leave.
Zirkzee is described as a popular dressing room figure, and his minutes in the side did pick up towards the end of the season.
United could recoup their £36m spent on Zirkzee with interest from Italy, but clearly the Dutch forward is eager to stay put at Old Trafford.
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This season has been tough for Zirkzee because United only played 40 matches across all competitions – the fewest possible.
But next season, Carrick will need a much bigger squad to compete in the Champions League and in the domestic cup competitions.
That could open up space for Zirkzee to get more minutes.
However, if United are in the market for a new striker, expect Zirkzee to leave to make space. Ineos would prefer an experienced striker to help the development of 22-year-old Benjamin Sesko.
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