Roma remain keen on signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window, despite uncertainty caused by managerial changes at Old Trafford.
AS Roma remain firmly in the race to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee during the January transfer window, with the Serie A club continuing to monitor his situation closely. Despite growing uncertainty at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s surprise departure, Roma have not abandoned hope of bringing the Dutch attacker to the Italian capital.
Zirkzee’s time at Manchester United has been challenging since his arrival from Bologna in 2024, and Roma are well aware of the difficulties he has faced in establishing a consistent role. The 24-year-old’s struggles this season have encouraged the Giallorossi to explore a deal, believing a return to Serie A could help reignite his best form.
Roma positioned themselves as the most serious suitors for Zirkzee throughout December, holding discussions and closely tracking internal developments at United. However, the recent managerial upheaval in Manchester has raised concerns in Italy that negotiations could become more complicated as the club reassesses its squad.
There is a growing fear within Roma that United may decide to give Zirkzee an extended opportunity under new leadership, potentially blocking a winter move. As a precaution, the Serie A side have begun keeping alternative attacking options under consideration while they wait for clarity from England.
Despite those concerns, Roma have been encouraged by signals from the player himself. Sources close to the situation indicate Zirkzee remains attracted to the idea of joining Roma and has privately communicated that his desire to move has not changed.
In response to the uncertainty surrounding Amorim’s exit, Roma temporarily paused direct contact to allow the situation at Old Trafford to settle. However, they have been aware for weeks of the player’s openness to the switch and have recently been told that a deal could still be possible if Zirkzee’s wishes are taken into account.
With Manchester United focused on their fixture against Burnley before turning attention back to internal squad decisions, Roma continue to wait patiently. Nothing has been finalised, but the door to a January move remains ajar, and the Italian club are hopeful they will soon receive confirmation that Zirkzee is free to make his desired move to Rome.
