Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly desperate to exit Old Trafford in the January transfer window as his 'frustration has escalated significantly' over his lack of game time under Ruben Amorim this season. The Dutch attacker has featured in just three Premier League games in 2025-26 and is yet to start in any of their matches. His total accumulated game time is 82 minutes.
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Zirkzee unhappy with Man Utd role
After Amorim took charge at Old Trafford last November, Zirkzee featured in 21 consecutive Premier League matches until his season was cut short by a hamstring injury. With United signing three new attackers in the summer transfer window, the Dutchman has fallen down the pecking order.
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Striker desperate to move away
Zirkzee cannot afford to be used scarcely by Amorim as he wants to remain in contention for a spot in the Netherlands national team for the 2026 World Cup next summer. He has failed to earn a call-up in Ronaldo Koeman's latest Dutch squad for their October qualifiers and as such is now seeking a move away in the January transfer window, according to the .
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United unlikely to let Zirkzee
The 24-year-old had attracted interest from Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli in the summer, although United rejected both the proposals. With Rasmus Hojlund heading to Napoli instead, it is unknown if the Red Devils would sanction the exit of another striker.
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Como latest side to eye Zirkzee
reported last week that Como boss Cesc Fabregas has shown interest in the Dutchman as the Italian club aim to strengthen their frontline and push toward the top half of Serie A.
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