Transfer rumours, news: Could Zirkzee leave Man United already?

Joshua Zirkzee He only joined Manchester United in the summer, but the Red Devils are considering releasing the Dutch striker in January, while Barcelona are weighing up a move for the Bayern Munich left-back. Alfonso Davies. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world.

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TREND RUMORS

– Manchester United seeks to part ways with the striker Joshua Zirkzee in January, Calciomercato reports. The 23-year-old Dutch international has had a difficult start at Old Trafford since arriving from Bologna in the summer, having scored one goal in eleven Premier League appearances, and new Red Devils manager Rúben Amorim is said to have He is eager to transfer it. in the midst of hopes of moving forward Viktor Gyökeres to Old Trafford in the future. Serie A clubs are reported to be possible destinations for Zirkzee, who was previously on Juventus' radar.

– Barcelona is interested in the Bayern Munich left back Alfonso Daviesaccording to Teamtalk. Manager Hansi Flick is reportedly looking to reunite with the 24-year-old Canadian international, although there is expected to be competition from a number of clubs in Europe. Non-Bundesliga teams will be able to discuss a pre-contract agreement with Davies in January, when he enters the final six months of his contract at the Allianz Arena. He remains a key player for manager Vincent Kompany this season despite his ongoing contract situation, having made 14 appearances in all competitions.

– Premier League clubs are studying the possibility of signing the Juventus midfielder Pablo Pogbasays Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports. Pogba, who is contracted to the Serie A club until 2026, is said to be in advanced talks to terminate his contract, and several clubs are aware of the situation, with teams from England, Europe, MLS and Saudi Arabia joining in. the race for his signature. Pogba will be able to play again in March.

– – Bayern Munich will not consider offers for the winger Leroy Saneaccording to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland. The 28-year-old German international is reportedly interested in extending his stay at the club, but must be willing to accept a reduction of between €2m and €4m on his current €20m-a-year contract. . He has only made one league start so far this season and is due to enter the final six months of his contract in January.

– Atalanta is willing to listen to offers for the midfielder Ederson in January, Football Insider reports. Manchester City have reportedly identified the 25-year-old twice-capped Brazil international as a possible replacement for Rodri, who is out this season. It is said that while reaching an agreement in January could be difficult, the Serie A club are open to transferring him if they receive a “great offer” for his signature.

EXPERT SHOT

ESPN's Rob Dawson assesses Joshua Zirkzee's start to life at Manchester United and considers whether the club would be willing to move on from the Dutch striker so quickly:

Zirkzee made a good start at Manchester United, scoring a late goal against Fulham on his debut in August after coming on as a second-half substitute. The problem is that he hasn't found the network since then. He has had some good games, particularly in the 3-0 win over Southampton earlier in the season, but he didn't really look like scoring and at times looked out of match fitness.

In short, it has been a difficult three months after his summer departure from Bologna. Part of the problem is his position, and there are big doubts over whether he will fit into Rúben Amorim's system.

Zirkzee is a striker who likes to drop forward, get the ball into his feet and put others into play, but Amorim usually plays with two number 10s and likes his striker to lead the line with physicality and powerful running . Rasmus Højlund is that type of player, but Zirkzee is not.

United do not expect to make any major changes to their squad in January and if Zirkzee were to leave, he would have to be replaced. Rather than making a decision in January, the club is more likely to look at its long-term future next summer.

OTHER RUMORS

– Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to strengthen his defense in January, with Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold and central defender of Bayer Leverkusen jonathan tah on your radar. (Sport)

– Premier League and European scouts are watching the 17-year-old Chelsea midfielder Kiano Dyer. (The mail)

– Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are among the Premier League teams interested in signing the Gent and England youth international left-back. Archie Brown. (Team talk)

– TSG Hoffenheim winger Jacob Bruun Larsen He wants to leave the Bundesliga club to seek more playing time. His contract will expire next summer. (Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland)