There is talk that Erik ten Hag was disappointed when Joshua Zirkzee was brought in as United’s new striker. It is said. Be that as it may, Zirkzee has proven to be a blunder signing.
Not that the Dutchman doesn’t know his football, but United desperately needed a pure No. 9 who clears space, uses speed and puts in the finishing touches game after game. Zirkzee is this week linked with a spectacular deal with Napoli, where Osimhen (on loan at Galatasaray) is sent to Old Trafford, while Zirkzee is put on the plane to the Italian port city.
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The Dutch striker was signed from Bologna for £34m on a five-year contract, but has not impressed after his perfect Premier League debut with a goal.
According to Calciomercato, Zirkzee himself is very unhappy with his situation at United and according to the Italian media, is ready to leave Man United without a fight, as early as January.
Zirkzee agent Kia Joorabchian has a close relationship with Juventus sporting director, with Zirkzee’s former Bologna coach Thiago Motta also calling on the Dutchman as Juve coach.
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United fans remember with horror Donny van de Beek, who spent four years without a breakthrough at Man United before it was over. Zirkzee sees no reason to copy his compatriot’s four tenacious years. This is heading towards exit after only six months.
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