Manchester United made significant changes to their attacking line during the summer, investing over 200 million euros to bring in three new players. Benjamin Sesko has taken up the role of the primary striker, which led to Rasmus Hojlund losing his spot in the squad.
Before the window closed, the Danish forward moved to Napoli, where he is expected to continue playing in the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee remains at Old Trafford, though he is anticipated to switch clubs in the near future.
The Dutch striker’s situation throughout the season has largely stayed the same. He has consistently been a substitute, with Ruben Amorim opting to use him only occasionally. Realizing that his future no longer lies with Manchester United, Zirkzee has been pushing for a transfer, prioritizing a return to Italy as his preferred destination.
AS Roma has already reached an agreement with Manchester United, as the club is eager to bring in the striker. While an official announcement seemed imminent, the completion of the transfer has faced delays.
According to ESPN, this is due to United’s response to unexpected squad issues. Recently, Ruben Amorim has lost several players, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are away on African Cup of Nations duty, while Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo have been sidelined due to injuries.
Manchester United is taking time to evaluate their options until the end of the winter transfer window. AS Roma has offered a loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for approximately 40 million euros.