Joshua Zirkzee: Man United respond to striker’s transfer pleas amid West Ham and Everton interest

Manchester United have now made it clear to their wantaway forward that they will not sanction a January exit, despite his hopes of leaving mid-season.

Although Joshua Zirkzee remains a regular fixture in United’s matchday squad, he has not started a single game under Ruben Amorim since April.

So far this season, he has made five appearances, but frustratingly, he has only accumulated 92 minutes of football.

World Cup ambitions

With aspirations of representing the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Zirkzee’s limited game time is doing him no favours, especially when other Dutch strikers are playing consistently for their clubs.

To even stand a chance of being recalled by Ronald Koeman, Zirkzee’s situation must change. He needs minutes. He knows it too, which is why he is reportedly eyeing a January exit from Old Trafford.

Transfer links and club stance

While speculation around his departure continues, with AS Roma, West Ham United and Everton all linked, an intriguing development has emerged.

Not long ago, a report relayed by The Peoples Person claimed that Amorim would block both Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo from leaving in January. With Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui expected to depart for AFCON duty, United are reluctant to lose further squad depth.