Man United manager Ruben Amorim has agreed to let Joshua Zirkzee leave Old Trafford in the January transfer window, according to reports.
After achieving their first consecutive wins under Amorim last weekend, things have been looking good on the pitch for the first time in a while.
Manchester United have only scored 43 points in 36 Premier League games since Amorim took over as Red Devils manager, but their 2-1 victory over defending champions Liverpool was a step in the right direction.
Only four teams scored fewer goals than Man United in the Premier League last season, with Zirksee and Rasmus Heilund facing a lot of criticism despite scoring just seven league goals.
Hoylund moved on loan to Napoli, where he is likely to sign a permanent contract next summer, while Zirkzee has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha, Brian Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko all joining Man United in the transfer window.
The Dutch international is yet to start in any competition this season, making just four appearances.
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And the Daily Mirror reports that Zirkzee “will seek to leave” Man United in the January transfer window with West Ham, and appears to be “leading the charge to offer the Dutch international an escape from the Old Trafford nightmare”.
Amorim agreed to approve a winter transfer for Zirksee, who has barely played as a forward this term, stating that he is not part of the long-term plans.
The Daily Mirror added: “Zirksee has fallen down the pecking order and knows he must leave United if he is to revive his flagging career.” United bosses are thought to be open to offers for Zirksee in the January transfer window.
“On the other hand, the other option is for Zirksee to move on loan to another club for the remainder of the season, with the aim of making the move permanent. Zirksee is concerned that his inability to play with the first team will jeopardize his hopes of representing the Netherlands at the World Cup.”
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X’s trusted account first broke the news that West Ham are interested in Zirksee and that the Hammers have been “in contact”.
The account posted on Wednesday: “Exclusive. @WestHam are making a move to sign Joshua Zirkzee. Contacts between clubs. #muhuku.
The account added it was “exclusive” before revealing on Thursday that Everton were also considering a deal. @Everton and @WestHam have made inquiries for Joshua Zirkzee. This information has been confirmed by our sources. #Mufuku.
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara claimed earlier this year that Zirkzee was “one of the worst players” he had ever seen play for the Red Devils.
O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport: “Joshua Zirkzee is one of the worst players I’ve ever seen in a Manchester United shirt.
“I can’t believe he’s playing for them. He’s a total fraud!”
