AS Roma remain firmly in the race to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee during the January transfer window, despite uncertainty at Old Trafford following the unexpected dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
Zirkzee’s future at United continues to hang in the balance after a difficult spell since joining from Bologna in 2024. The Dutch striker has struggled to secure a regular role, and his lack of consistent minutes has fuelled speculation over a potential mid-season departure.
This campaign has proven particularly challenging for both player and club, with Zirkzee quietly exploring his options behind the scenes as frustration has grown. A January exit is increasingly viewed as a realistic possibility should the right opportunity present itself.
Roma positioned themselves as the leading contenders for his signature throughout December and have closely tracked developments in Manchester. However, the managerial upheaval at United has introduced fresh uncertainty, with concern in Italy that a change in leadership could stall negotiations.
The Serie A side fear United may now opt to reassess Zirkzee’s role and grant the 24-year-old an extended opportunity under new interim boss Darren Fletcher, potentially shutting the door on a winter move.
As a precaution, Roma have continued to evaluate alternative attacking targets, aware that United’s internal stance could shift quickly. That said, sources close to the situation insist Zirkzee remains keen on a switch to the Italian capital and has privately maintained his openness to the move.
Although Roma temporarily paused discussions following Amorim’s departure to allow the situation to settle, they have long been aware of the player’s interest. In recent hours, the club have been encouraged by indications that a deal could still materialise—provided Zirkzee’s wishes are respected.
Manchester United face Burnley today, and once that fixture is complete, focus at Old Trafford is expected to return to squad planning and transfer decisions for the remainder of the season.
For now, no final call has been made, but Roma remain hopeful that the door has not yet closed on a January move for Zirkzee.
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