Joshua Zirkzee to hold talks over Manchester United exit as West Ham and Roma show interest

Manchester United star Joshua Zirkzee is expected to hold firm talks with the club in November as he looks to leave in January.

The Dutch striker joined Manchester United from Bologna last summer, but his move to the Premier League giants did not go according to plan.

Under Ruben Amorim, Zirkzee has found it difficult to get playing time, struggling to adapt to the Portuguese coach’s preferred tactical system.

A lack of minutes led to him being left out of the Netherlands squad for the final international break.

With his focus on the next World Cup finals in 2026, the exclusion from the Dutch national team has heightened his urgency to leave Manchester United to play regularly.

Joshua Zirkzee is set to hold crucial talks with Manchester United

According to talkSPORT’s Ben Jacobs, Zirkzee has not held formal talks with Manchester United regarding a January transfer yet but is expected to speak to his club in November.

United are believed to be open to allowing him to leave, with several clubs across Europe monitoring his situation.

West Ham have already made contact with Manchester United, while Roma have also begun talks over a potential deal for the Dutchman.

West Ham have already contacted Manchester United regarding the 24-year-old, while Roma have, according to the report, also begun talks over a potential move for Zirkzee.

The player himself is said to be keen to stay in the Premier League but would prefer to play regularly, whether in Serie A or the English Premier League.

The report also claims Zirkzee is not concerned about a permanent move and is open to an initial loan move to increase his chances of making the World Cup squad.

With interest growing and frustration reaching its peak, the November talks could be crucial for Zirkzee’s future at Manchester United.

A loan move could revive Zirkzee’s chances at the 2026 World Cup

A temporary switch away from Old Trafford could be exactly what Joshua Zirkzee needs to reignite his international ambitions.

The Dutch striker’s exclusion from recent Netherlands squads has been a wake-up call, and regular first-team football will be key if he hopes to impress Ronald Koeman ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

A loan move, whether to West Ham, Roma or another European club, would give Zirkzee the opportunity to rebuild confidence, regain form and showcase the talent that made him one of Europe’s brightest young strikers at Bologna.

At the moment, his priority is simple: play regularly, score goals and make it impossible for Koeman to ignore his World Cup selection.