We watched them Zirkzee and Rasmus play amd we learned a lot pf things from Joshua Zirkzee. So we decided that we must sell one striker between Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund. One of them must leave this club this January.”- BREAKING NEWS as Rúben Amorim reveals his plans to sell one striker this January for to sign his favorite type of player who can score a lot of goals.
Manchester United is reportedly considering a swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee following his underwhelming start at the club. Signed from Bologna for £34 million on a five-year contract, Zirkzee was expected to provide additional support to Rasmus Højlund in attack. While he made a promising debut with a late winner against Fulham, he has since gone 15 matches without scoring, raising questions about his future at Old Trafford.
Under the leadership of new manager Ruben Amorim, there’s speculation that United might use Zirkzee as leverage in a bid to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. According to Il Mattino, cited by Get Football News Italy, Zirkzee has been suggested as part of a potential swap deal for the Nigerian star.
Osimhen’s situation at Napoli has been turbulent. Stripped of his No. 9 shirt, he was sent on loan to Galatasaray, where he has shined with eight goals in nine appearances. His loan agreement reportedly includes a clause allowing a January move if an offer comes from a top club.
A swap deal could benefit both parties, with Manchester United looking to bolster their attacking options and Napoli gaining a promising young talent in Zir
kzee.