Joshua Zirkzee has just one Man Utd goal. (Image: Getty)
Joshua Zirkzee has made the front pages in Italy again as transfer uncertainty continues to shroud his start to life at . The 23-year-old striker’s dire early goal return has sparked relentless speculation about an instant exit in the January transfer window, with Italian outlets fuelling the noise.
Zirkzee left Bologna to become the first signing of the Ineos era in the summer, joining United in a £36.7million deal.
He launched his Red Devils career perfectly, scoring a late winner off the bench on his debut, a 1-0 victory against Fulham on the ‘s opening weekend.
However, misery followed. Zirkzee failed to score in any of his following 16 appearances, seven of which he started.
Corriere dello Sport that Zirkzee is in the sights of Juventus manager Thiago Motta, who worked with him at Bologna last season.
The outlet adds that maintains a great relationship with Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is said to be a top target for United ahead of next summer.
In the meantime, Amorim has a major headache. Will he keep faith in the Netherlands international, signed by a manager who was sacked just months later?
Or will the 39-year-old prioritise players he believes will fit his philosophy long-term?
Ruben Amorim has lots of decisions to make. (Image: Getty)
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Amorim opted to start Marcus Rashford as his central striker in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, and the United No. 10 scored the visitors’ goal.
Zirkzee and were called upon from the bench at Portman Road, but the latter occupied the striker position when Rashford made way.
Former United winger Lee Sharpe has backed Zirkzee to come good at United despite his early struggles.
“I don’t think he’s out of the running in the team yet. He’s still new to the club. He’s not been there long at all,” Sharpe with Racing Tipster.
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“I think he’s still got to find his consistency and find his game – and to do that, he’s got to play regularly. I think there is a proper player in there. I think he reads the game really well.
“He gave the ball away a little bit sloppily last night [against Ipswich] at times, but [you can] probably put that down to maybe coming on a little bit cold in what was a pretty high-paced game at times.
“But he’s got an amazing touch. He reads the game really well. I think he’s really good at one touch, putting people in and creating chances for people.
“So I think there’s definitely a player in him. And yeah, I think it’s down to the manager to find his best position and get him the ball as often as you can to feed others.”