'Would gladly return': 23yo new signing prepared to leave United in January after Ten Hag decision - report
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee would gladly return to Italy as early as the January transfer window, according to Calciomercato.
The Dutch international joined the Red Devils from Bologna for £36.5 million last summer, but he has yet to prove his credentials at the club.
Zirkzee made the perfect start with a late winner off the bench against Fulham, but he has failed to score in any of his next 10 appearances.
The 23-year-old has missed several clear-cut chances and he is now behind Rasmus Hojlund in the pecking order for the striker’s role under manager Erik ten Hag.
The Dane has returned in fine fashion after injury and has scored in two of the last three games.
It is now reported that Zirkzee would gladly accept a return to Serie A in January. Juventus are looking for a player of his profile in their squad.
The Bianconeri could make an approach if United open the door for a temporary exit.
United unlikely to contemplate Zirkzee’s exit this winter
The Bayern Munich graduate joined the club after plenty of speculation and he had the ideal beginning with a 87th-minute winner against Fulham.
However, Zirkzee has since fluffed his lines. He has missed four big chances in the top-flight.
Despite this, we don’t see the club contemplating his departure this winter and the hierarchy should give him the entire campaign to prove his worth.
If Zirkzee can’t find consistency with his scoring, United could weigh up his future in the summer amid claims that they want to sign Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko is one of the most sought-after young strikers in European football. His arrival would most certainly pave the way for Zirkzee’s summer departure.
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