Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Roma Targets Manchester United's Zirkzee
AS Roma, a big football team in Italy, wants to sign Joshua Zirkzee, a forward who plays for Manchester United in England.
Zirkzee, who is 24 and from the Netherlands, hasn't been playing much for Manchester United because there are other forwards like Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.
Roma promises him a regular spot in their team.
Manchester United is currently seventh in their league, while Roma is fourth in Italy's top league.
This move could happen in the January transfer window.
AS Roma is interested in signing Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window.
Zirkzee, a 24-year-old Dutch player, has struggled to secure regular playtime at Manchester United.
Manchester United is currently seventh in the English Premier League with 26 points from 17 games.
Roma is fourth in the Italian Serie A with 30 points from 16 games, just three points behind the league leaders Inter Milan.
Zirkzee joined Manchester United from Bologna last year and has faced competition from new signings like Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.
- Who
- Joshua Zirkzee, a 24-year-old Dutch forward currently playing for Manchester United
- What
- AS Roma's interest in signing Zirkzee during the January transfer window
- When
- The transfer window opens in January 2026
- Where
- Zirkzee is currently at Manchester United, with potential move to AS Roma in Italy
- Why
- Zirkzee has struggled to secure regular playtime at Manchester United due to competition from other forwards
- Player
- Joshua Zirkzee
- Current Club
- Manchester United
- Potential Club
- AS Roma
- Player's Nationality
- Dutch
- Player's Age
- 24
- Manchester United's League Position
- 7th
- Manchester United's Points
- 26
- Roma's League Position
- 4th
- Roma's Points
- 30