Joshua Zirkzee: Sesko pushes star out of Man Utd as club open to January exit

Joshua Zirkzee: Sesko pushes star out of Man Utd as club open to January exit

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 14:42 - 26.10.2025

Manchester United are reportedly willing to let striker Joshua Zirkzee leave the club in the January transfer window.

Manchester United's 4-2 victory over Brighton highlighted the ability of summer signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, which has complicated the situation for forward Joshua Zirkzee.

The Dutch international has struggled for game time this season, accumulating just 82 minutes in the Premier League.

His brief appearance against Brighton came only after the result was beyond doubt. With the World Cup on the horizon, Zirkzee is reportedly seeking a move away from Old Trafford to secure regular first-team football.

Several clubs, including Premier League sides Nottingham Forest, West Ham, and Everton, have been linked with the 24-year-old.

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However, a new report from TBR Football suggests that Italian club Roma are now aggressively pursuing a deal.

The Serie A giants are reportedly looking to create space in their squad by terminating the loan of Brighton's Evan Ferguson, which would pave the way for Zirkzee's arrival.

Zirkzee is now Roma's top target should they manage to offload the Irish striker.

If Manchester United have indeed given the green light for a loan, a host of clubs from England, Spain, France, and Germany are expected to join Roma in the race to sign the forward in January.