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 Eye Swap Deal Involving Joshua Zirkzee After Underwhelming Start
Manchester United are reportedly exploring the possibility of a swap deal involving forward Joshua Zirkzee, following his disappointing form since joining the club.
Zirkzee arrived at Old Trafford during the summer transfer window from Bologna for a hefty £34 million fee, signing a five-year contract. He was brought in to strengthen United’s attacking options alongside Rasmus Højlund. The Dutch striker made an immediate impact by scoring a dramatic late winner on his debut against Fulham, raising hopes among fans. However, his initial promise quickly faded. In the 15 matches since, Zirkzee has failed to find the back of the net, leading to mounting speculation about his future at the club.
Although the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Manchester United’s new manager offers Zirkzee a potential fresh start, reports suggest the club may be considering a different direction. According to Il Mattino, as reported by Get Football News Italy, United have proposed including Zirkzee in a swap deal to secure Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen’s journey at Napoli has been far from smooth this season. After falling out of favor with manager Antonio Conte, he was stripped of his iconic No. 9 shirt and loaned out to Galatasaray. Despite the challenges, the Nigerian international has excelled in Turkey, scoring an impressive eight goals in just nine appearances. His loan deal reportedly contains a clause allowing him to leave in January if a top-tier club makes an approach, making him an appealing target for Manchester United.
The potential swap deal could prove mutually beneficial. United are desperate to strengthen their attacking options as they continue to struggle for consistency in front of goal. Meanwhile, Napoli, the Serie A leaders, could acquire a promising young talent in Zirkzee, who might thrive in a different environment.
As the January transfer window approaches, this proposed deal is likely to be closely monitored. For United, the addition of Osimhen could inject much-needed firepower into their squad, while for Zirkzee, a move to Napoli might offer the chance to reignite his career.
