Sources: Man United star 'likely' to make Serie A switch for 'good' fee
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(Credit: Imago) Man United: Joshua Zirkzee likely to make Serie A switch as ‘good’ fee to be tabled Mon 18 May 2026 9:08, UK Manchester United are confident of selling Joshua Zirkzee this summer amid interest from multiple Serie A clubs, sources have told Football Insider.The 24-year-old has been way down the pecking order and has rarely started for Man United this season, and could be allowed to leave in search of first-team football.Having impressed in Serie A before his big-money move to Old Trafford in 2024, there is a growing feeling a return to Italy could be the best move for him.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, a number of Italian clubs are keeping a close eye on Zirkzee’s situation.The Netherlands international is now considered likely to move on in the summer as Man United are preparing for a busy window, placing potential suitors on alert. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Who is leading the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee?Former Old Trafford chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 14 May that Zirkzee has no future at Man United, with Everton among the clubs looking to lure him away.David Moyes’ side have been long-term admirers of the striker and considered making a move in January, and could finally step up their interest when the window opens.Joshua Zirkzee StatsPremier LeagueSerie AAppearances5457Starts1937Minutes Played19773693Goals513Assists37Joshua Zirkzee’s stats in the Premier League compared to Serie A.
(via Transfermarkt)However, a return to Serie A is seen as most likely as things stand, with the likes of Juventus and Roma having previously expressed an interest in signing the striker.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Zirkzee himself could potentially push for a move away from Manchester United this summer.“I’m sure he wants to be playing regular first-team football and if that’s not going to come at Old Trafford as things stand, so he could be on the move.“There’s a lot of interest from Italy in Zirkzee because that’s where he’s had his best success, he had a very successful spell at Bologna prior to his move to Old Trafford.“So there are a number of Italian clubs looking at Zirkzee to see if he can be prised away back to Italy.“That will be where the most interest is coming from in the summer and it looks like his most likely destination would be to one of those clubs.“If United can recoup a good fee for him, it’s something that they might be open to because it will boost their own transfer kitty to maybe strengthen their squad elsewhere.”Why do Man United want to sell Zirkzee this summer?Man United’s plans to sell Zirkzee have come as a result of his lack of playing time, having struggled to make an impact under either Ruben Amorim or Michael Carrick.Football Insider revealed on 17 May that Zirkzee has failed to impress Carrick when called upon, and the boss is now prepared to let him move on.Credit: ImagoThe Netherlands international has started just one game and only played 101 minutes of football since the interim manager’s appointment and is not part of his plans.Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo have been the first-choice centre-forwards this season, with little opportunity for any other options to make an impact.Following the news that Carrick is set to take on the permanent role at Old Trafford, he is expected to move Zirkzee on with a view to landing a replacement. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.