"Manchester United have reportedly turned down an approach from AS Roma for striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Italian club were keen to sign the Netherlands international on loan in January, with an option to buy at the end of the season, but United have made it clear that they will only consider a permanent transfer. Zirkzee, 24, has struggled for consistent game time under Ruben Amorim, featuring in just eight matches across all competitions this season."
"Roma's proposal was structured as a loan-to-buy deal, with the obligation to purchase triggered only if the club secured Champions League qualification. The Serie A side, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, view Zirkzee as an ideal player to elevate the level of their attack. The Dutch attacker has past experience in the Italian league where he performed well for Bologna."
Manchester United have refused AS Roma’s loan-to-buy approach for striker Joshua Zirkzee and will only consider a permanent transfer. Roma proposed a loan in January with an option obligated to trigger only if Champions League qualification was achieved. United were unimpressed by the conditional terms and informed Roma that bids must guarantee a permanent move. Zirkzee, 24, has played only eight matches this season under Ruben Amorim and sits behind Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. His sale could fund reported January spending on a new midfielder. Zirkzee previously scored 12 Serie A goals for Bologna but has struggled to adapt to the Premier League.
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