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JOSHUA ZIRKZEE is being eyed for a possible transfer to Como this January.
While numerous reports have surfaced, no agreement has been established for the Dutch striker to join Cesc Fabregas’ squad.
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Nonetheless, United may explore selling or loaning him out in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Zirkzee, one of Erik ten Hag’s final signings, was acquired for £36.5 million after contributing 11 goals to help Bologna qualify for their first Champions League campaign in the 2023/2024 season.
Now, at 24 years old, the forward might be on the brink of a return to Serie A after moving to Manchester 14 months ago.
Mid-table club Como is monitoring Zirkzee, while Juventus might make another attempt after their interest during the summer.
Zirkzee fits the profile that former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Fabregas is developing.
The Netherlands international is under contract with United until 2029, having made all four of his appearances this season as a substitute.
In total, he has netted seven goals and provided three assists across 53 matches for United.
Italian clubs have been beneficial to United in recent seasons.
Napoli recently executed a deadline day deal to acquire Rasmus Hojlund, who was deemed surplus to requirements.
Antonio Conte’s team also signed Scott McTominay in the summer of 2023, a player who received the Serie A Player of the Year award last season and earned a Ballon d’Or nomination.
During the last January transfer window, Ruben Amorim expressed his desire to keep Zirkzee at the club.
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Amorim stated on talkSPORT: “I want to keep Josh because he puts in maximum effort and shows dedication in training, but we cannot predict what may happen.”
Despite Amorim’s commendation, the striker has faced challenges securing a regular spot in United’s starting eleven.
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